Ashton Rowden

Attended New Boston High School … one of the top two-way players in the state, lining up as not only a running back during his career but also at wide receiver and then at safety, linebacker and defensive end defensively … joined the Red Raider running back room upon his arrival to campus. · Helped push New Boston to the Class 3A Division II playoffs as both a junior and senior … limited to only seven games as a senior but still racked up 955 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns on only 104 carries … previously exploded on the recruiting map with 1,700 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior. · Tabbed the District 10-3A Division II Offensive Most Outstanding Player following both his sophomore and junior seasons … shared Co-Offensive Newcomer of the Year honors for District 10-3A his sophomore year as well after rushing for 1,337 yards and 14 touchdowns. · Multi-sport athlete as a standout in track and field similar to many other Texas Tech signees under Joey McGuire … rare athlete who is able to compete in the sprints while also throwing the shot put … also a member of the New Boston basketball program during prep career. · Listed as a four-star prospect by both Rivals and ESPN and then a three-star recruit by 247Sports … ranked as high as No. 19 among running backs nationally by ESPN and No. 21 by Rivals … one of the top players in the state of Texas, ranking No. 37 among Lone Star State recruits for the 2026 class by ESPN and No. 39 by Rivals. · Committed to Texas Tech on July 3, 2025, and joined the program as a mid-year enrollee in January 2026 … CHOSE TEXAS TECH OVER: Houston, Minnesota, TCU, Arkansas, Kansas State and others. Ashton Rowden ... prefers to go by the nickname "Ace" with family and friends ... born in Texarkana, Texas, to parents Blake Rowden and Jasmine Galbert ... one of four siblings, Xavier and Jayla Rowden and Nevaeh and Xander Galbert. · Second generation college athlete as father previously played football at Stephen F. Austin. · A pre-business major at Texas Tech.