Texas Tech remains squarely in the mix for one of the top edge rushers in the country, Jamarion Carlton . The 6-5, 230-pound prospect is rated as the No. 3 overall prospect from the state of Texas and the No. 4 edge rusher in the country. And with the Texas native now narrowing his list, it’s clear that he’s very interested in remaining in his home state for his collegiate career.
Carton’s top choices currently include LSU, Baylor, Texas, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech. In a recent interview with Rivals’ Sam Spiegelman, Carlton indicated that it’s a really close race.
— Sam Spiegelman (@samspiegs) May 8, 2025
Carlton took an official visit to Lubbock back in April and it sounds like it went really well. In addition to all of the incredible perks that come with playing at a program like Texas Tech (hello, NIL), Carlton said that he appreciated the family-like environment.
“What excites me about them is how they all operate as a family. And how the coaches are very genuine.” …