Texas Tech football: 2021 signees that could play as true freshmen

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WR Jerand Bradley could be Tech’s next star WR

One position where Tech is in good shape heading into 2021 is outside receiver. With players like Erik Ezukanma, Loic Fouonji, Trey Cleveland, and Ja’Lynn Polk set to return and all being underclassmen in 2020, there’s a strong core of pass-catchers in the program and they will be the names Tech leans on for the next few years.

But that doesn’t mean that the program’s top 2021 WR signee, Jerand Bradley, couldn’t break into the two-deep in his first year on campus. After all, he’s the no. 55 wide receiver in the nation and no. 47 player in Texas in his class according to 247Sports.

"Gabe Brooks of 247Sports has the following scouting report on Bradley: “Possesses outstanding size and frame potential relative to receiver position. Owns college-ready size with physical ceiling to be a matchup nightmare, particularly in the red zone. “Flashes impressive run-after-catch ability, especially for a big wideout. Shows encouraging hands-catching consistency. Willing to work the middle of the field. Displays promising foot quickness relative to size, and that aids in RAC ability. “Adjusts well to the ball in flight. Good back-shoulder target. Can improve quickness off the line of scrimmage. Surprisingly not as much of a long strider in the open field as expected, which could limit top-end speed. Athleticism lacks context from a combine testing perspective. Can improve high-pointing consistency and extension in those situations. High-production outside receiver who projects to Power 5 level and could become reliable multi-year starter.”"

Keep in mind that T.J. Vasher is leaving the program to pursue professional football opportunities opening up a spot for another outside receiver to set into the two-deep. That’s likely going to be Bradley.

The 4-star prospect had 3,112 receiving yards and 36 receiving TDs in his high school career. He will be on campus this spring and that should give him an opportunity to compete for immediate playing time in 2021.

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