Texas Tech RB Stephens, a Mansfield Timberview grad, to play in Jan. 19 Collegiate Bowl #TexasTech, #RedRaiders

Texas Tech running back/receiver Eric Stephens, a Mansfield Timberview graduate, committed today to play in next week’s NFLPA Collegiate Bowl in Carson, Calif. The contest, set for Jan. 19 (6 p.m., ESPN2), features draft-eligible seniors and is run by the NFL Players Association. Stephens rushed for 489 yards and five touchdowns for the Red Raiders last season.

_ Jimmy Burch