The Texas Tech Red Raiders left plenty to be desired after the first two days of the transfer portal window. With several wide receivers in the transfer portal and just one of three starters returning in 2026 — with Caleb Douglas and Reggie Virgil expected to enter the 2026 NFL Draft — the future at wide receiver was uncertain.
However, those questions were partially answered on Sunday, Jan. 4. It was a busy day for Texas Tech in the transfer portal. They signed Kansas State linebacker Austin Romaine, who visited with the Red Raiders after entering the portal with a do-not-contact tag. They also signed a pair of wide receivers: Alabama State’s Jalen Jones and Liberty’s Donte Lee Jr.
BREAKING: Liberty transfer WR Donte Lee has Committed to Texas Tech, his agent tells @On3SportsThe 6’3 190 WR totaled 32 receptions for 589 yards and 5 TDs this season (18.4 YPC)He’s repped by @david_benzaken and @iangrutmanhttps://t.co/RlUbB6Fk7qpic.twitter.com/2nTBAMG9lv
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 4, 2026
Jones and Lee represent two different archetypes of wide receiver, both of whom could have a clear role in the Red Raiders’ offense in 2026. Lee is reminiscent of past Tech portal additions, like Douglas and Virgil, with his size and big-play ability…