Back to the Texas Tech Red Raiders Newsfeed

Weekly recruiting update: Red Raiders fulfill a team need with latest commitment

The Red Raiders and new Special Teams Coordinator, Adam Scheier, have secured their 13th commitment of the 2019 class with kicker Alan Orona.

Orona is a 5’11” lefty out of La Grange, Texas. He is rated as the 41st best kicker in this class by Kohl’s Professional Camps. Orona is also a midfielder on the soccer team at La Grange High School, where his rocket of a left foot is also on display.

This is an important get for this Red Raider coaching staff. The team will lose 3 senior kickers after this upcoming season, Clayton Hatfield, Michael Barden and Matthew Cluck, who all saw playing time last season.