The Texas Tech Red Raiders football team has a rich history, and the 2008 roster was an exciting one. Led by head coach Mike Leach, the team had a remarkable season, finishing with a 11-2 overall record and a 7-1 record in the Big 12 Conference.
Here are some key players from the 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football roster:
Offense
- Quarterback: Graham Harrell (Sr.) - Harrell was a key player for the Red Raiders, throwing for 5,111 yards and 45 touchdowns during the 2008 season.
- Running Back: Baron Batch (So.) - Batch was a versatile running back who rushed for 758 yards and 7 touchdowns, while also catching 48 passes for 363 yards.
- Wide Receiver: Michael Crabtree (So.) - Crabtree was a star wide receiver who caught 231 passes for 3,127 yards and 41 touchdowns during his two-year career at Texas Tech.
- Wide Receiver: Detron Lewis (Jr.) - Lewis was a speedy wide receiver who caught 76 passes for 913 yards and 6 touchdowns during the 2008 season.
- Tight End: Rylan Reed (Jr.) - Reed was a reliable tight end who caught 25 passes for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Defense
- Defensive End: Brandon Williams (Jr.) - Williams was a talented defensive end who recorded 43 tackles and 5 sacks during the 2008 season.
- Defensive Tackle: Rajon Henley (Sr.) - Henley was a stalwart defensive tackle who recorded 34 tackles and 2 sacks.
- Linebacker: Brian Duncan (So.) - Duncan was a rising star at linebacker, recording 77 tackles and 3 sacks during the 2008 season.
- Cornerback: Jamar Wall (Jr.) - Wall was a shutdown cornerback who recorded 49 tackles and 2 interceptions.
- Safety: Darcel McBath (Sr.) - McBath was a ball-hawking safety who recorded 82 tackles and 6 interceptions during the 2008 season.
Special Teams
- Kicker: Donnie Carona (Fr.) - Carona was a talented kicker who made 18 of 20 field goal attempts during the 2008 season.
- Punter: Jonathan LaCour (So.) - LaCour was a reliable punter who averaged 42.4 yards per punt.
Season Highlights
- The Red Raiders started the season strong, winning their first six games and rising to #2 in the AP Poll.
- Texas Tech's 39-33 win over #1 Texas on November 1 was a highlight of the season, with Graham Harrell throwing for 474 yards and 2 touchdowns.
- The Red Raiders finished the season with a 34-21 win over Michigan State in the Alamo Bowl.
Gallery of Texas Tech Red Raiders 2008 Football Roster
FAQ Section
Who was the starting quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2008?
+Graham Harrell
Who was the leading rusher for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2008?
+Baron Batch
Who was the leading receiver for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in 2008?
+Michael Crabtree
We hope you enjoyed this look back at the 2008 Texas Tech Red Raiders football roster. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to share them with us!