Summer Creek standout Benny Easter Jr. adds a Texas offer, intensifying the chase for the elite Texas Tech commit's future.
Texas Tech has built its 2027 recruiting class around playmakers, and wide receiver Benny Easter Jr. is one of the crown jewels.
That status was reinforced this week when the Summer Creek High standout picked up an offer from Texas, signaling just how highly regarded the Red Raiders commit has become on the national recruiting trail.
From a Texas Tech perspective, the interest is no surprise.
Easter has been one of the most productive receivers in the state over the last two seasons, combining consistency with explosive ability. Through his first two years of varsity football, he has already piled up more than 2,200 receiving yards and over 30 touchdowns, production that places him firmly among the elite players in the 2027 class.
Recruiting services agree that Easter is widely viewed as a four-star prospect and ranks among the top wide receivers nationally, while also being considered one of the top players in Texas.
His offer list reflects that evaluation, featuring several SEC programs and other Power 5 schools that have tracked his development closely. Now, Texas has entered the mix, hoping to pry him away from Lubbock.
For Texas Tech, the situation underscores both opportunity and challenge. Landing an early commitment from a receiver of Easter’s caliber was a significant recruiting win, especially given his ability to impact games in multiple ways.
He is dangerous after the catch, reliable in contested situations, and shows the body control coaches covet in a modern passing offense. Those traits make him a natural fit in the Red Raiders’ system.
At the same time, late offers from in-state rivals are part of the reality for programs like Texas Tech. The key now is maintaining relationships and reinforcing the vision that led Easter to commit in the first place.
Early playing time, offensive opportunity, and being a featured piece of the Red Raiders’ future passing attack are all factors that work in Tech’s favor.
Flips happen, but they are far from guaranteed. Many prospects value loyalty and development just as much as logos, and Texas Tech has a track record of producing receivers who thrive with volume and responsibility. Easter’s production suggests he could be next in line.
As the 2027 cycle continues to take shape, expect continued attention around Easter’s recruitment. For now, Texas Tech fans should view the Texas offer less as a setback and more as confirmation ... the Red Raiders identified an elite talent early, and the rest of the country is finally catching up.