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Texas Tech loses commitment from three-star DL

Texas Tech's class has taken another hit.

This time around, the Red Raiders lost a commitment from three-star Austin Bowie defensive lineman Cooper Laake.

He announced his decision via Twitter.

Unfortunately with the new staffing changes and with the help and guidance of my coaches I have decided to re-open my recruitment

— Cooper laake (@callaake) December 20, 2018

Laake originally gave the Red Raiders a verbal pledge in November. His decision comes a month after the firing of former head coach Kliff Kingsbury.

At 6-foot-3, 270 pounds, Laake is ranked as the No.