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Texas Tech secures commitment from nation's top-rated punter

Texas Tech received a Christmas gift on the recruiting trail.

Highland (Ariz.) punter Austin McNamara gave the Red Raiders a verbal commitment this week.

He announced his decision on Twitter.

McNamara picked Texas Tech over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Missouri, Nebraska and Utah State.

At 6-foot-4, 165 pounds, McNamara is ranked as the No. 1 punter in the country, per 247Sports Composite.

Texas Tech now holds 16 commitments in its 2019 recruiting class, which is ranked eighth in the Big 12.