UPDATED: Texas Tech bringing in another strong transfer class for ‘26 season

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - One year after becoming the nation’s No. 1 transfer class- one that proved to be a massive success, Texas Tech is once again bringing in top-notch talent from all over the country.

One of the most notable acquisitions has been former Cincinnati quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who passed for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns last year, while leading the Bearcats to a 7-1 start. Sorsby is also a Lake Dallas native and chose Texas Tech over LSU.

Some of Sorsby’s new weapons will be wide receivers Jalen Jones (Alabama State) and Donte Lee, Jr. (Liberty). As a freshman, Jones caught for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns for the Hornets. In Lynchburg, Va., Lee gained 589 yards receiving and scored five times. WR Kenny Johnson from Pitt has also committed to play for the Red Raiders, along with tight end Jett Carpenter from Nevada.

On the defensive side, Austin Romaine of Kansas State will be joining the linebacker room. When the Red Raiders and Wildcats played in Manhattan, Kan. on Nov. 1, Romaine had 11 tackles and was part of one sack.

Last season, Tech’s defensive front appeared to show the most improved in the country. This year, the team is reloading with defensive ends Amarie Fleming (Allen) and Trey White (San Diego State). In 2025, Fleming registered 14.5 sacks for the Allen Yellowjackets- ironically the same as his predecessor David Bailey. In White’s previous two years with the Aztecs, he had 19.5 sacks and made 68 tackles. DL Jojo Johnson from Oregon State has also committed to play for Tech. On Tuesday, it was announced Mateen Ibirogba of Wake Forest, who is the No. 1 defensive lineman, is transferring to play for the Red Raiders along with DL Adam Trick of Miami (Ohio), who had 59 tackles in 2025.

The interior linemen include Bryce Butler of Washington and Julien Laventure of Akron. On Monday, it was announced cornerback Davin Martin of UTSA had committed to join the Red Raiders.

Tech is also welcoming kicker Jacob Hand from Stephen F. Austin.

This article is subject to be updated when new transfer commitments are announced.