Scout.com: Groom Keeps to Tradition

Texas Tech has landed a commitment from Connor Groom at John Tyler.

Connor Groom, a 6-foot-4, 285-pound offensive lineman from Tyler Lee High in Texas previously held offers from schools like Houston, Kansas and Memphis.

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Per Aaron Dickens, this is just as a perferred walk-on.

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by Seth C on Jan 26, 2012 11:38 AM CST reply actions

So that means we still have one spot open?

by RMR14 on Jan 26, 2012 3:37 PM CST up reply actions

Great

Always happy to see a legacy recruit. Welcome to Tech Connor!

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by Raider1992 on Jan 26, 2012 11:53 AM CST reply actions

Welcome Connor and Wreck Em!

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by KWashburn on Jan 26, 2012 1:27 PM CST reply actions

Wreck Em Connor!!

Welcome!

Have good and get give

by TTU '04 on Jan 26, 2012 1:28 PM CST reply actions

that dude looks like a friggin

beast!

by Jameson Vernon on Jan 26, 2012 1:43 PM CST reply actions

Video: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=6639508

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by Seth C on Jan 26, 2012 1:51 PM CST reply actions

he could always play DL too

by ST04 on Jan 26, 2012 4:25 PM CST reply actions

He played TE his junior year.

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by Seth C on Jan 26, 2012 5:07 PM CST up reply actions

I would love to have a gronkowski esk TE in our lineup.

by ST04 on Jan 27, 2012 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

Seth did a great write up not long ago about the rating system. I found it interesting that RRS lists Conner as a 3-Star Prospect; Rivals a 2-Star. Yet he is walking on as a preferrered. Looks like the best offer her had, aside from Tech, was Houston and Kansas.

Regardless, welcome Mr. Groom!

by TechPrezNB on Jan 26, 2012 4:35 PM CST reply actions

Yes, I could not find a profile on ESPN, but was a 3-star on Rivals and 24/7 Sports, but a 2-star on Scout. I’ll try to find an ESPN profile tonight.

Go Raiders . . .
Double-T Nation

by Seth C on Jan 26, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions

This is a surprise

It is also a great find that few schools saw. With scholarships offers from other schools, he really had no reason to walk on at Tech. But he loved Tech, and made that decision. Like Jameson said, the guy looks to be a beast. If he is strong as he looks, he could help immediately. Having played at the TE slot in high school as a junior, he could be someone to look at for certain plays at Tech. He would not necessarily need to catch many passes to be extremely effective in the overall scheme. Nice find for the staff. Welcome aboard, Connar Groom. GUN’S UP!

TTpilk
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by TTpilk645 on Jan 26, 2012 9:45 PM CST reply actions