A.J. McCarty brings veteran bite and versatility to Texas Tech’s secondary
A.J. McCarty is a senior safety for Texas Tech who stood out in the 2025 season with 20 tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, a pass breakup, a quarterback hurry, and two blocked kicks, plus a strong 71.5 PFF grade in his final year. His calling card is physicality—he arrives downhill with force, plays with real experience across 57 college games, and adds special-teams value. The main fit question is health after a hamstring issue in 2025, but when he’s right, he looks like a tough, versatile, high-effort defensive back who can help a team in multiple ways.
