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Texas Tech's top five running back commits of the Rivals.com era

Texas Tech's top five running back commits of the Rivals.com era

Who are the top-ranked running backs to commit to Texas Tech in the Rivals.com era? Let's take a look.

8/15/16
 • Will McKay
Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big 12

Signing Day Blitz: Ranking the Big 12

The Texas recruiting class, led by Alex Okafor and two other five-star prospects, finished on top of the Big 12 and No. 5 nationally. Rivals.com break

2/5/09
 • Barton Simmons
Littrell ecstatic with addition of Stephens

Littrell ecstatic with addition of Stephens

The addition of Mansfield product Eric Stephens earlier today meant that Texas Tech has added a four-star running back to their roster for the second

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2/4/09
 • Nicolas Fleming
Future Red Raiders talk Signing Day

Future Red Raiders talk Signing Day

In less than 12 hours, Texas Tech will begin receiving faxed LOIs from prospects in Oregon, Tennessee and everywhere in between. We spoke with nearly

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2/3/09
 • RedRaiderSports.com Staff
Category Rankings: The best of the best

Category Rankings: The best of the best

Rivals.com recruiting analysts work year-round to compile the most extensive and accurate prospect rankings and evaluations you will find. In the proc

1/28/09
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Stephens: Tech wins big.

Stephens: Tech wins big.

Four-star Texas Tech commit Eric Stephens was on hand this week to take in not only one, but two Red Raider bowl practices, and the standout running b

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1/1/09
 • Jordan Strebeck
Class 4A All-State

Class 4A All-State

It's time to start talking about the postseason awards. Every year the debate begins on All-State teams and on who should be included on the squads. T

12/17/08
 • Associated Press
Stephens playoff run ends with a loss

Stephens playoff run ends with a loss

The wideouts may get all the hype, but the most productive position on the field in Mike Leach's offense has always been the running back. We caught u

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11/26/08
 • Jordan Strebeck
Friday Night Lights: Stats, scores and schedules

Friday Night Lights: Stats, scores and schedules

Here's a look at the stats, scores and schedules for the entire Texas Class of 2009, as well as other key names/targets/prospects from 2009-2011. See

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11/25/08
 • Geoff Ketchum
The stars in action - Playoffs bring out the best

The stars in action - Playoffs bring out the best

The state playoffs are under way and the top players in the Lone Star State are starting to create special memories. Here's a look at the stats and sc

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11/18/08
 • Geoff Ketchum
Friday Night Lights Review for Week 10

Friday Night Lights Review for Week 10

Here's a look at the stats and scores from the entire Texas Class of 2009, as well as other key names/targets/prospects from 2009-2011.

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11/10/08
 • Geoff Ketchum
Four-star RB makes a switch

Four-star RB makes a switch

The good news keeps on coming for Texas Tech. Less than 12 hours after receiving a commitment from four-star receiver Emory Blake, the Red Raiders pic

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11/3/08
 • Armen Williams
Stephens rates Tech visit 9.5 or a 10

Stephens rates Tech visit 9.5 or a 10

Four-star running back Eric Stephens has quite a decision ahead of him. After committing to Minnesota early in the process, the star tailback has subs

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10/13/08
 • Jordan Strebeck
Stephens still solid with Minnesota

Stephens still solid with Minnesota

Eric Stephens is already listed on the Golden Gopher commitment list for the class of 2009 and all of Gopher Nation hopes that continues to be the cas

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10/6/08
 • Zach Johnson
From the Road: Performance evaluation

From the Road: Performance evaluation

Rivals.com recruiting analysts were out in force this past weekend, taking in 20 games or scrimmages involving teams from 10 states. Oklahoma commit S

9/3/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Texas spotlight reveals several sleepers

Texas spotlight reveals several sleepers

The stars were shining during a busy weekend for high school football in the Lone Star State. Texas Stadium was home to one of the sites hosting the H

9/2/08
 • Barton Simmons
Visit secures number nine for Gophers

Visit secures number nine for Gophers

This July had been fairly quiet on the Minnesota campus, but as expected big news broke on Friday evening that Eric Stephens committed. One visit to

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7/19/08
 • Matt O'Connell
Big visit coming for Stephens

Big visit coming for Stephens

One of the fastest rising running backs in the nation is Mansfield Timberview all-purpose back Eric Stephens. The star back could be making more big

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7/8/08
 • Zach Johnson
Texas RB has a leader

Texas RB has a leader

Duke is one of several schools that have offered Mansfield (Tex.) Timberview running back Eric Stephens. The talented runner is adamant that he can ca

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7/1/08
 • Justin Rowland
Category rankings: Running backs

Category rankings: Running backs

We've selected the best prospects in each specific category for every position and ranked them. Today we look at the running backs and Christine Micha

6/11/08
 • Rivals.com recruiting staff
Rivals250 sees some big moves

Rivals250 sees some big moves

As always, the Rivals250 follows any newly released Rivals100 – meaning there are more additions and subtractions to digest. With the spring evaluatio

6/10/08
 • Mike Farrell
Stephens looking to be featured

Stephens looking to be featured

Mansfield Timberview's Eric Stephens is determined to make an impact at the college level. Although he only stands only 5-foot-8 he does not want to

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6/3/08
 • Zach Johnson
Minnesota takes an early lead for Stephens

Minnesota takes an early lead for Stephens

Mansfield (Texas) Timberview running back Eric Stephens has shown in the pads what kind of back he is by rushing for just under 2,000 yards as a junio

5/22/08
 • Barton Simmons
Stephens gives the latest

Stephens gives the latest

Another running back prospect south of the Red River for OSU fans to keep a close eye on is Mansfield, Texas product Eric Stephens. The 5-foot-8, 178

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4/28/08
 • Jay Fielder
Little back plays big in Texas

Little back plays big in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – Look at the numbers next to Eric Stephens' name on his team's roster and you may not be very impressed. At 5-foot-8, 177 pounds, y

4/28/08
 • Barton Simmons
Plenty of talent hits Fort Worth NIKE Camp

Plenty of talent hits Fort Worth NIKE Camp

The Lone Star State is home to talented prospects each and every year. So when this year's NIKE Training Camp at Texas Christian University had severa

4/26/08
 • John Talman
Busy weekend for QBs at Fort Worth NIKE

Busy weekend for QBs at Fort Worth NIKE

The first three events on the Nike Football Training Camp circuit were in two of the hottest states for football talent in the country: Florida and Ca

4/25/08
 • Barton Simmons
Stephens earns offers

Stephens earns offers

The crop of running backs in the state of Texas is one of the deepest ever in the class of 2009. However, one player from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metrop

3/19/08
 • Brian Perroni
Texas back gets interest from Minnesota

Texas back gets interest from Minnesota

The recruiting season is just getting going for many 2009 prospects and Eric Stephens is a player that should have several offers down the line. At th

2/24/08
 • Barton Simmons
Stephens is a back to watch in 2009

Stephens is a back to watch in 2009

Mansfield Timberview running back Eric Stephens may be a bit under the radar but it won't be for long. The junior rushed for just shy of 2,000 yards t

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1/31/08
 • Brian Perroni