Five-star Texas Tech linebacker recruit LaDamion Guyton will make $900,000 in his freshman season, as per Pete Nakos of On3. Guyton is a highly touted prospect out of Savannah, Georgia. He's currently the No. 1-ranked prospect of the 2027 recruiting class, according to Rivals. ESPN has him ranked as its No. 5 overall prospect and the No. 2-ranked defender in the Junior 300. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFans quickly reacted to Nakos' report, claiming that Guyton could make more money at a different program. "That’s like no money at all," one fan said."He took a pay cut," another fan commented."That's it? Isn't he like the number 1 or number 2 prospect in the 2027 class isn't the 2026 5 star offensive lineman making more than that?" said another fan."Tech in 2 years is going to have two players getting paid like 1/6th of their rev share," commented one fan."You take life changing money if you or your family need it never know what could happen - Kirby don’t understand that cause he’s a millionaire," said another player."Damn that’s like no money at all. I was expecting way more to go to Texas tech," a fan said.LaDamion Guyton ready to start his career with the Red RaidersSyndication: Savannah Morning News - Source: ImagnSpeaking to ESPN after committing to Texas Tech, Guyton expressed excitement to get started with the Red Raiders."They do a very good job of making you feel like you're one of their players already when you're in the building," Guyton said. "It's a feeling that draws you in. They have things going in the right direction, and it's exciting knowing I'm going to be part of that someday."Guyton cannot officially sign with any college program for another 16 months. However, his commitment to the program marks a big win for head coach Joey McGuire and general manager James Blanchard. The Red Raiders gear up to open their 2025 campaign against the Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Aug. 30.