Texas Tech University Athletics
2026 Football Signing Class
Roster
Ashton Rowden
- Position:
- Running Back
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 210
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- New Boston, Texas
- High School:
- New Boston
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended New Boston High School in New Boston, Texas where he was a multi-position athlete, lining up at five different spots including running back, safety, linebacker, defensive end and wide receiver ... rushed the ball 75 times for 717 yards and 11 touchdowns through five games his senior year ... helped his team to a playoff appearance, rushing for 86 yards and two touchdowns in the game ... the season before he exploded for 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns ... ran the ball for 281 yards on 25 carries and three touchdowns, including a 94-yard touchdown in his team’s 41-33 win ... was named Newcomer of the Year and District Offensive MVP for his efforts ... RallyPreps Texas ranked him the No. 9 senior running back in the state of Texas ... was also a standout in track and field, earning MVP for events in both track and field, running in the 100m and throwing shot put ... committed to Tech on July 3 … will graduate in December of 2025 ... CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: Houston, Minnesota, TCU, Arkansas, Kansas State and others.
PERSONAL
Ashton “Ace” Rowden ... prefers Ace ... son of Blake Rowden and Jasmine Galbert ... was four siblings, Xavier and Jayla Rowden and Nevaeh and Xander Galbert ... father, Blake, played football at SFA ... born in Texarkana, Texas and calls New Boston home ... interests are playing video games and hanging out with teammates ... intends to major in marketing finance at Texas Tech.
