Elias Gillen is a three-star recruit from Rapid City, SD, out of Stevens (No. 1,122 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Texas Tech's 8 games this season.
Where Gillen comes from
- Rapid City, SD
- Stevens
- About 750 miles from Jones AT&T Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,122 in the 2025 class.
- On the Texas Tech roster since 2025
Where Gillen fits
Texas Tech lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
Texas Tech offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 13th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Texas Tech is 7-1, No. 13 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs West Virginia, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Rapid City, SD
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Texas Tech -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 13th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Texas Tech has produced 5 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Caleb Rogers went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Two seasons at Texas Tech
- 2026 Texas Tech McGuireYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Texas Tech McGuireYear 1 · Games –
- High school StevensRapid City, SD · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,122 in the 2025 class. Signed with Texas Tech.
2025
- Signed with Texas TechThree-star, out of Stevens
