{
  "id": 18995510,
  "title": "Texas Tech lands commitment from 4-star TE AJ Criss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/texas-tech-lands-commitment-from-4-star-te-aj-criss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T18:44:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/texas-tech-lands-commitment-4-184433436.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Texas Tech has secured the commitment of four-star tight end AJ Criss. The Red Raiders, currently ranked No. 17 in the nation, made a significant move towards a Big 12 championship after a convincing victory over West Virginia. Criss expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Texas Tech program, stating that the team's relentless pursuit and genuine interest set them apart from other offers. The Texas Tech coaching staff, led by Coach Cochran, demonstrated their commitment by treating Criss with the utmost care and respect, making the Texas institution a place where he envisions his future.",
  "summary": "The Red Raiders are rolling. After a compelling win over West Virginia, the Red Raiders added a commitment from four star TE AJ Criss. The No. 17 tight end in America is excited about playing for Texas Tech. “They have been contacted constantly since they offered and check up on me everyday. What’s different about […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas Tech secured commitment from 4-star TE AJ Criss",
    "Red Raiders ranked No. 17 nationally",
    "Coach Cochran treated Criss with utmost care and respect"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}