Texas Tech Lands Another Instant Impact Transfer

While some of the other names that Texas Tech has landed in this cycle have drawn more attention, adding Cleveland might be one of the most substantial moves that they make all offseason.

The offensive line has been a point of contention in Lubbock for the last couple of years, and getting improved play there could be the difference in them competing for a Big 12 title.

Cleveland appeared in six games for the Buffs last season, including four starts, and actually broke through to the top of the depth chart as a true freshman walk-on.

After his outstanding season, Colorado opted not to reward him with a scholarship, so he decided to enter the transfer portal ahead and try his luck somewhere else.

Cleveland’s been a hot commodity since entering the portal, hearing from programs like Texas A&M, North Carolina, Stanford, Mississippi State, Arizona and West Virginia, among others.

According to On3’s team rankings, the Red Raiders have the No. 1 transfer portal class in the country by a wide margin. TTU’s index score of 90 is significantly better than the No. 2 portal class (Ole Miss), which has a score of 69.

For context, the difference between No. 1 and No. 2 is about the same as the difference between the No. 6 class (Auburn, 40) and the No. 21 transfer class (Kansas State, 19).