Joey McGuire & Texas Tech Red Raiders Primed to Seize Key Opportunity

Texas Tech to host 1,000-yard wide receiver transfer portal prospect

Texas Tech is set to host a highly productive wide receiver from the transfer portal. Roy Alexander, an elite pass catcher, is visiting Lubbock as the Red Raiders continue their push to build the top transfer portal class in the country.

Incarnate Word WR Roy Alexander has set up visits to Texas Tech and SMU, his agency @QCSports tells @RivalsFriedman.

Alexander caught 100 passes for 1,108 yards and 13 TDs last season, his first at Incarnate Word. pic.twitter.com/MqwI2ibdfk

— NCAA Transfer Portal (@RivalsPortal) April 25, 2025

Alexander had an outstanding senior season at UIW, recording 1,108 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns on 100 receptions. He also contributed 62 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns on 7 carries, showcasing his versatility.

Before his time at UIW, Alexander played three seasons at Albany, where he amassed 1,299 yards and 7 touchdowns on 100 catches.

Here’s a breakdown of his collegiate production, via UIWCardinals.com:

2024: UIW

• Played all 14 games

• 1,108 receiving yards (10th in NCAA)

• 100 receptions

• 13 touchdowns (2nd in NCAA)

• Had two games with 3 touchdown catches

2023: UAlbany

• Appeared in 6 games

• 18 receptions, 144 yards, 2 touchdowns

• Season-high 58 yards against Fordham; also had 89 yards on kick returns

2022: UAlbany

• Played in all 11 games

• 47 receptions, 610 yards, 2 touchdowns

• Season-high 127 yards on 6 catches against Fordham; also had 109 yards on kick returns

• Caught 4 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown against Monmouth

• Had 4 catches for 78 yards and a TD against Hampton

• Caught 11 passes for 90 yards against Villanova, adding 90 yards on kick returns

• 6 receptions for 91 yards against Maine

• 5 catches for 73 yards against Rhode Island

2021: UAlbany

• Played in all 11 games

• Team-high 37 receptions for 560 yards

• Averaged 56 yards per game

• Longest reception was 67 yards (TD) against North Dakota State

• 3 touchdowns (1 against North Dakota State, Towson, and Morgan State)

• Rushed 8 times for 64 yards, including a 30-yard rush against Maine

• Led team in kick return yards with 348, including a 50-yard return against Stony Brook

With such impressive stats across multiple seasons, it’s easy to see why Texas Tech is eager to bring Alexander into their offense.