The tweets that shaped Texas Tech's 2020 class

Today we take a look at the social media highlights, from visits to offers to commitments to decommitments, that made up Tech's 2020 class.

Austin Regents QB Wilson Long becomes commit No. 1 of the 2020 class after being offered by Kliff Kingsbury. He would later go on to decommit after the coaching change.

Texas Tech offers Bishop Gorman athlete Donovan Smith, the son of Texas Tech RB coach DeAndre Smith. At the time Donovan was a wide receiver for Bishop Gorman, but told RedRaiderSports.com that the offer was to be a quarterback.

Texas Tech announces the hire of Christina DeRuyter who will be the Director of On-Campus Recruiting.

Following an unofficial visit, Bishop Gorman athlete Donovan Smith commits to Texas Tech. Later that summer Smith would move to Frenship HS, be named the starting quarterback and lead the Tigers to a 7-4 record during his senior season.

The Red Raiders host a big Junior Day event the same day as the basketball game against Kansas, and many notable recruits come out to visit such as Manor RB Tahj Brooks, Lake Dallas DB Kobee Minor and Wellington TE John Holcomb.

Texas Tech offers South Oak Cliff safety Jonathan Davis. At the time Jonathan also held offers from Kansas, Purdue and Arizona among others.

Wilson Long decommits.

Anna defensive back Abner Dubar commits.

Texas Tech offers Lake Ridge offensive lineman Caleb Rogers following an unofficial visit. Rogers spoke with RedRaiderSports.com about the visit and offer.

Anna safety Abner Dubar decommits.

Lake Ridge offensive tackle Caleb Rogers commits. He would later pick up his second Power 5 offer from Georgia Tech, but remained solid with the Red Raiders all the way through Signing Day.

June was a huge month for Texas Tech Football. The coaching staff hosted their annual summer camps along with many official visitors throughout the month.

South Oak Cliff safety Jonathan Davis commits. Davis spoke with RedRaiderSports.com, and said it was the genuine love from the coaches that made him feel at home in Lubbock.

Following a great performance at camp, Texas Tech offers Ft Bend Bush defensive end Clinton Anokwuru.

Texas Tech offers Portales (NM) defensive end Philip Blidi. Blidi had previously taken multiple unofficial visits to campus, but after showing out at camp finally earned his offer.

A week before hosting 15 official visitors, the Red Raiders had a smaller group in town including Magnolia West defensive back Ryan Frank along with a couple late 2019 prospects. Frank was the first 2020 recruit to take an official visit to Texas Tech and told RedRaiderSports.com that the Red Raiders are a top option for him following the visit.

Following a midweek official visit, Manor RB Tahj Brooks kicks off Tech's June 22nd commitment party by giving his pledge to the Red Raiders. He spoke with RedRaiderSports.com about his decision.

Rated as a four-star receiver at the time, Lufkin WR Ja'Lynn Polk was the second of the day for Texas Tech.

Pine Tree WR J.J. Sparkman was commit No. 3 on the day for Texas Tech and spoke to RedRaiderSports.com about his decision. This was turning into a monster recruiting weekend for the Red Raiders.

Cedar Hill WR Quin Bright commits to Texas Tech, becoming the fourth commit of the evening. While he remains on the commitment list, Bright elected to not sign during the Early Signing Period.

Fort Bend Marshall offensive lineman Larry Moore becomes the fifth official visitor of the week to commit. He is the second OL commit of the class and told RedRaiderSports.com that it was the overall program that drew him to Texas Tech.

Schertz Clemens linebacker Derrick Lewis II makes a one day unofficial visit to Texas Tech right before the start of the dead period in June.

Cy Ridge defensive back Je'Vaun Dabon commits to Texas Tech following his official visit.

After going a whole four days without a commitment, Magnolia West DB Ryan Frank announces his commitment to Texas Tech over offers from Oklahoma State, Utah and Houston among others.

Texas Tech announces two additions to the recruiting staff.

Aaron Burks comes over from Washington as the Director of Player Personnel and Preston Pehrson comes over from Houston as the Director of Recruiting.

Lake Dallas safety Kobee Minor commits to Tech over California, Iowa State and Houston among others.

Picking up an offer while on an unofficial visit, Wellington TE John Holcomb commits on the spot over offers from Kansas, SMU and Indiana among others.

Also coming in on an unofficial visit, Tascosa pass rusher LB Moore makes it back-to-back days with a commitment for Texas Tech.

Portales (NM) defensive lineman Philip Blidi commits to Texas Tech. However, he did not sign during the Early Signing Period.

The Colony slot receiver Myles Price commits to Texas Tech after months of speculation. He spoke to RedRaiderSports.com about his decision.

Clemens linebacker Derrick Lewis II commits to Texas Tech following his official visit to Lubbock for the Oklahoma State game. Lewis II tells RedRaiderSports that his relationship with the coaching staff at Texas Tech was a big reason for his decision.

A&M Consolidated defensive back Nate Floyd commits to Texas Tech over his other finalists Missouri and Arizona. Floyd took his official visit to Texas Tech earlier in the season for the game against UTEP.

Fort Bend Bush defensive end Clinton Anokwuru decommits from Texas Tech hours after the Red Raiders lost a close double overtime game against Baylor.

Cy Ridge safety Je'Vaun Dabon decommits from Texas Tech.

Midland Lee wide receiver Loic Fouonji commits to Texas Tech over offers from Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas and many others. Fouonji was a top target and a huge recruiting win in-state for Texas Tech.

The Red Raiders throw their hat in the ring for the nations leading JUCO tackler, Garden City C.C. linebacker Krishon Merriweather.

Lufkin WR and Texas Tech commit Ja'Lynn Polk hosts offensive coordinator David Yost and wide receivers coach Joel Filani for an in-home visit.

The Colony WR and Texas Tech commit Myles Price hosts head coach Matt Wells and inside receivers coach Luke Wells for an in-home visit.

Michigan State grad transfer linebacker Brandon Bouyer-Randle commits to Texas Tech. Bouyer-Randle tells RedRaiderSports it was the feel from the coaching staff that stuck out to him about TTU.

Clemens linebacker and Texas Tech commit Derrick Lewis II hosts defensive coordinator Keith Patterson for an in-home visit.

Pine Tree wide receiver and Texas Tech commit J.J. Sparkman hosts head coach Matt Wells and wide receivers coach Joel Filani for an in-home visit.

Iowa Western C.C. defensive lineman Devin Drew commits to Texas Tech. RedRaiderSports.com caught up with his defensive line coach at Iowa Western, Aaron Terry, who broke down what Drew will bring to Lubbock.

Fort Bend Marshall offensive lineman and Texas Tech commit Larry Moore hosts offensive line coach Steve Farmer for an in-home visit.

Manor running back and Texas Tech commit Tahj Brooks hosts offensive coordinator David Yost and running backs coach DeAndre Smith for an in-home visit.

Garden City C.C. linebacker Krishon Merriweather commits to Texas Tech over offers from Oklahoma State and Arkansas.

Amidst rumors of a possible flip to Houston, Lake Dallas defensive back Kobee Minor shuts his recruitment down and announces he will sign with Texas Tech.

Following his official visit and offer, Coffeyville C.C. tackle Ethan Carde commits to Texas Tech. Carde tells RedRaiderSports.com that it was the honesty from the coaching staff that really stuck out to him.

Head coach Matt Wells announces the 19 signees the Red Raiders added during the early signing period.