Ansel Nedore holds the LDE · Backup spot in Texas Tech Red Raiders’s edge room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Ansel Nedore is a 6'3", 270-pound left defensive end for Texas Tech from Round Rock, Texas. A three-star recruit in the 2023 class, Nedore redshirted in 2023 after suffering a season-ending injury during preseason camp. He appeared in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2024, recording six tackles across five contests, including a season-high two stops at Arizona on 10/5. In 2025, Nedore played in all 14 games, primarily as a reserve on the defensive line and special teams contributor. He recorded two tackles, including his first career sack against Oklahoma State on 10/25 for a seven-yard loss, and added one quarterback hurry. Pro Football Focus credited him with 70 defensive snaps and 79 special teams snaps.

Texas Tech2023 — present