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Texas Tech football: 5 newcomers that must pan out for 2021 to be success

By Matthew Conner

Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon's Tyler Shough (12) throws passes before the Fiesta Bowl game against Iowa State at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen-Arizona RepublicNcaa Football Oregon At Iowa State
Jan 2, 2021; Glendale, AZ, USA; Oregon's Tyler Shough (12) throws passes before the Fiesta Bowl game against Iowa State at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Breen-Arizona RepublicNcaa Football Oregon At Iowa State /
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Troy wide receiver Kaylon Geiger (1) celebrates his touchdown against South Alabama at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the Troy campus campus in Troy, Ala., on Wednesday October 16, 2019.Troy53
Troy wide receiver Kaylon Geiger (1) celebrates his touchdown against South Alabama at Veterans Memorial Stadium on the Troy campus campus in Troy, Ala., on Wednesday October 16, 2019.Troy53 /

Kaylon Geiger

Outside of the QB position, the greatest question mark for the Texas Tech offense is at outside receiver.  Sure, the Red Raiders have All-Big 12 performer Erik Ezukanma set to return (though an offseason broken arm has the start of his season in question).  But opposite of him, there are no proven commodities to play on the outside.

That’s why Wells has brought Troy transfer Kaylon Geiger to Lubbock.  Now, it is safe to assume that Geiger will be given every opportunity to prove capable of being a solid No. 2 receiver behind Ezukanma.

A two-time All-Sun Belt honoree, the 5-foot-10 pass catcher might be better suited for the slot (which he played at Troy) but his speed will make him a weapon on the outside for the Red Raiders.  And if he can prove to be a consistent threat that makes defenses take note of where he is on every play, it will open up the offense for players like Ezukanma and inside receiver Myles Price who emerged as a reliable option last season as a true freshman.

For his career, Geiger has caught 141 passes for 1,625 yards and 8 TDs.  His best year thus far came in 2019 when he hauled in 77 passes for 873 yards and five scores.  And Tech fans are hoping that he can repeat the performance of another outside receiver who once transferred to Tech for his final collegiate season.

In 2019, R.J. Turner joined the Red Raiders from Louisiana-Monroe.  He then proceeded to lead the team with 45 catches and he ended up second in receiving yards with 645.

Tech would love that type of season from Geier this year.  If that happens, the Red Raider passing attack will be extremely difficult to stop.

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