Texas Tech has recently begun to show interest in Frisco (Texas) offensive

center Dawson Deaton. The 6-foot-5, 270-pound lineman visited the South

Plains this summer with his teammate, friend and Red Raider commit Jack Anderson.

Lee Hays evaluated Deaton in person earlier this month before the Red Raiders

played Baylor in Arlington and came away impressed with what he saw.

WHAT'S NEXT?:

Deaton has no offers at the moment, but Colorado State, Kansas and Tulsa could

be close to extending offers. Texas Tech will most likely hold off on making a

decision about offering until they view his progression from this season. Deaton

has set up visits to Houston and Oklahoma for the next few months. He also plans

to join Anderson in Lubbock for Texas Tech's game against Oklahoma State.

IN HIS WORDS:

"They're really one of the schools I'd really be interested in going to. Both of

my parents went there and most of my family on my dad's side went there as well.

It was awesome when I visited there. I just really like it at Tech." ... "Coach

(Lee) Hays is just a really cool guy. I enjoyed talking to him when I visited

and Jack always tells me about how good of a guy he is."

OUR REACTION:

Lee Hays is already off to a great start with his 2017 offensive line class, and

he has several top tier prospects that are the priority as of right now.

However, Deaton and many others could certainly pick up more attention after

their junior year during the spring and summer. -- Will McKay