2025 LB Kaleb Burns commits to Texas Tech

Houston Cy Falls three-star linebacker Kaleb Burns has committed to Texas Tech, he announced on Monday.

He chose the in-state Red Raiders over SMU, Baylor, Pitt and Houston.

Burns is the No. 457 overall prospect and No. 46 LB in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 68 player in Texas.

The 6-foot-1, 230-pounder logged his official visit to Lubbock on June 14. Joey McGuire and the TTU staff have now landed another pledge from a top Lone Star State target. The Red Raiders now have 17 commitments this cycle and a class that ranks No. 28 in the nation and No. 2 in the Big 12, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.

Red Raiders charging for Top-25 class

Just like last cycle, Texas Tech once again is honing in on in-state recruiting. With the addition of Burns, 12 of the 17 commits are from Texas. That includes the eight highest-ranked prospects in the class, as of July 1.

Stephenville (Texas) four-star wide receiver Tristian Gentry headlines as one of three top-300 recruits in the mix. Hitchcock (Texas) four-star quarterback Lloyd Jones committed back in November, while Frisco (Texas) Lone Star four-star wide receiver Bryson Jones pledged last month on June 10. Mineral Wells (Texas) four-star tight end Preztynn Harrison pledged at the end of March and is the No. 22 player at his position.

Other top commits in the class include Lubbock Frenship three-star WR Leyton Stone, Flower Mound Marcus three-star linebacker Brock Golwas, Arlington three-star WR Isaiah Robertson and Ada (Okla.) three-star cornerback Deante Lindsay.