Texas Tech football: 5 most important signees in 2019 class

No. 3 – WR Trey Cleveland

One of the more underrated players Tech landed in 2019 was Arlington, TX wide receiver Trey Cleveland.  The 6-foot-3, 175-pound big-play target was overlooked by fans throughout most of this recruiting cycle as 4-star receiver La’Vonta Shenault was the top pass-catcher in the class for most of the past year.

But when Shenault decomitted in the wake of the Kingsbury firing, Cleveland became even more essential.  Tech signed only three receivers this year and Cleveland is the most likely to become a big-time weapon on the outside.

As a senior, he put up 980 yards and 13 touchdowns on just 51 carries.  That breaks down to an unreal 19.2 yards per reception.

Cut from the same mold as former Red Raider Antoine Wesley and current No. 1 receiver T.J. Vasher, the lanky Cleveland has shown a propensity for making highlight reel plays.  And though he isn’t known as a speedster, he did haul in a 99-yard TD this season showing that he has plenty of burst.

Cleveland’s addition keeps the Red Raider wide receiver pipeline stocked.  With Vasher expected to have a breakout junior season and former 4-star signee Erik Ezukanma set to get an opportunity this year as a redshirt freshman, there is a clear line of succession at outside receiver.  Factor redshirt freshman Myllar Royals into that equation along with Cleveland and there is no reason to think that Tech will not continue to be “Wide Receiver – U” for years to come.