Can You Name Every Former Red Raider Currently Playing In the NFL?

The current NFL rosters are looking pretty good this season since they include a total of 24 players who attended Texas Tech University. Some may be obvious, some less so. So, let's go over some notable names.

Keep scrolling to see the full list of former Red Raiders in the NFL.

Who Are the Rookie Red Raiders?

Of the 24 total Red Raiders in the NFL, nine of them are rookies this season:

• Caleb Douglas, wide receiver for Miami Dolphins
• Jacob Rodriguez, inside linebacker for Miami Dolphins
• Behren Morton, quarterback for New England Patriots
• David Bailey, edge rusher for New York Jets
• Cole Wisniewski, safety for Philadelphia Eagles
• Skyler Gill-Howard, defensive lineman for Detroit Lions
• Lee Hunter, defensive tackle for Carolina Panthers
• Reggie Virgil, wide receiver for Arizona Cardinals
• Romello Height, defensive lineman for San Francisco 49ers

Patrick Mahomes, a Texas Tech Success Story

Of course, we can't forget about Texas Tech's golden child: Patrick Mahomes. Speaking of Patty, did you know that he will not be playing in the first game of the preseason this year?

Here's the announcement from their local news channel:

Mahomes will be benched for at least the first preseason game, but there is a chance that he will sit out all three. Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid stated that this decision is to keep him healthy for the regular season, so we'll see how they do come September 14 against the Broncos.

Check out the full Chiefs schedule here.

Anyways, lots to keep an eye on this season. So, join me in supporting these incredibly talented former Red Raiders as they do what they do best!

Oh yeah, and here's the full list of all 24 former Red Raiders currently playing in the NFL.