Depth linebacker with a strong frame and steady developmental upside
In the 2025 season, Chris Lemons was a junior linebacker at Texas Tech at 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, appearing in one game and contributing on kickoff coverage in a non-conference win over Kent State. He’s still more of a developmental piece than a proven stat-sheet producer, but the profile is intriguing: size, special-teams value, and a path to grow in a Big 12 defense. If you want an instant-impact linebacker, he’s not there yet; if you want a tough, coachable roster build with upside, this is the kind of player staffs keep around.
