2022 SEASON (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN)
Appeared in four games and made one start in his first season as a Red Raider, including three during Big 12 play … was Texas Tech’s primary backup at both tackle positions for majority of the season … earned first career start on Nov. 5 at TCU at right tackle ... credited with 88 snaps on the offensive line as well as six others on field goal protection according to Pro Football Focus … inserted in wins over both Murray State (9/3) and West Virginia (10/22) as well as the Baylor (10/29) contests.

PRIOR TO TEXAS TECH
Arrived at Texas Tech after one redshirt season with the USC Trojans ... 2021 SEASON (FRESHMAN): did not see action as a reserve offensive lineman as a first-year freshman in 2021.

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas … one of the top offensive line prospects to come out of South Texas in the 2021 class … helped lead Calallen to the Class 4A Division I regional finals his senior year in 2020 … tabbed the District 15-4A Most Valuable Offensive Lineman as a senior … was a two-way player during prep career, also earning first team All-State honors as an offensive tackle his senior year by the Texas Sports Writers Association (TSWA) … collected first team All-District 15-4A accolades as a junior … tabbed to the PrepStar All-Midlands team as a senior … had six tackles on defense during his final season … was also a member of the track and field team, competing in the discus.

PERSONAL
Ty Buchanan … son of Roland and Dana Buchanan … brother of Cole and Brady Buchanan … his mother played collegiate soccer … likes to spend time with his friends and family and enjoys playing video games … pursuing a degree in business at Texas Tech.