JOSH KELLY NEWS

Out for Liberty Bowl Kelly is out for the 2024 Liberty Bowl to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft, Don Williams of the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.

Impact Kelly had one last chance to log a college game before his collegiate eligibility was completely maximized. Instead, he will opt out early to prepare for the 2025 NFL Draft. Kelly was a proven commodity for three different colleges: Fresno State, Washington State and Texas Tech. As a Power Conference player for the latter two, he recorded a combined 150 receptions for 1,946 yards and 13 touchdowns. Perhaps all that output will be enough to get Kelly drafted by an NFL team.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts fifth 100-yard receiving game Kelly caught 9 of 11 targets for 150 yards during Saturday's 52-15 win over West Virginia.

Impact Kelly posted his fifth 100-yard receiving game of the season and surpassed 1,000 yards receiving for the first time in his career. Kelly has been Texas Tech's best receiver and is targeted often with double-digit opportunities in eight different games. One of the primary reasons he has just five touchdowns is because Tahj Brooks and the running game have been so effective. Stay tuned to see if Kelly makes an appearance in the team's bowl game or whether he opts out to prepare for the NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet performance against Cowboys Kelly tallied four receptions (on five targets) for 31 yards during Saturday's 56-48 victory versus Oklahoma State.

Impact Kelly managed just four catches despite Texas Tech recording 37 total grabs for 404 yards and four touchdowns via the air. Most of that production went to Caleb Douglas and Coy Eakin as QB Behren Morton did a good job of spreading the ball around. Kelly does have double-digit targets in seven games this year, so he can certainly be relied upon for fantasy duties against West Virginia next week.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back-to-back 100-yard games Kelly tallied eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 106 yards during Saturday's 41-27 loss versus Colorado.

Impact Kelly has recorded back-to-back 100-yard receiving games for the first time this season. He's been a target machine with double-digit opportunities in 7-of-10 games this year. He's having a career year with 76 grabs for 842 yards and five touchdowns on 111 targets. Texas Tech is on a bye before playing at Oklahoma State in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 18 targets in win Kelly had eight receptions (on 18 targets) for 127 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 23-22 victory over Iowa State.

Impact Kelly had a monster performance with a season-high 18 targets. He has double-digit targets in six of nine games this year and clearly the number one target in the Texas Tech offense. While his yards per target shades towards the lower side, he sees enough volume to make it worth it for most fantasy rosters. He should be in line for another strong performance against Colorado next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Low YPT in loss at TCU Kelly posted seven receptions (on eight targets) for 19 yards during Saturday's 35-34 defeat versus TCU.

Impact Kelly posted a low 2.7 yards per target (YPT) which is well below his season average at 7.5 yards per game. Behren Morton left the game with a serious injury which forced true freshman Will Hammond into action which could be part of the reason for the significant change in YPT in the losing effort to TCU. It's also worth noting that teammate Caleb Douglas has received double digit targets in each of the last three games and has emerged at the team's top receiver over the last month of the season. Texas Tech will play at Iowa State next week.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 12 targets in loss Kelly posted nine receptions (on 12 targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 59-35 defeat versus Baylor.

Impact Kelly led the team with 12 targets, but it was teammate Caleb Douglas who had a big fantasy performance with nine catches (on 10 targets) for 99 yards and three touchdowns. Kelly is averaging 10.4 targets per game which suggests he should have more than the three touchdowns he has right now. Look for Kelly to receive plenty of looks and start to see more scores if the opportunities continue. Texas Tech will play at TCU next week.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight targets in win at Arizona Kelly accrued five catches (on eight targets) for 27 yards during Saturday's 28-22 win against Arizona.

Impact Kelly has at least eight targets in five of six games this season. The surprising aspect of the 2024 Texas Tech Red Raiders is their reliance on the run-game. Tahj Brooks has been awesome with 679 yards and seven touchdowns on 124 carries. When opposing defenses start focusing on Brooks, it should open the field up even more for Kelly. Texas Tech is off next week before playing Baylor in Week 8.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets in fourth game Kelly totaled eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 111 yards during Saturday's 44-41 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Kelly is having a monster season with double-digit targets in four of five games this year. The star receiver has 39 grabs (on 53 targets) for 487 yards and three touchdowns. He's well on pace to have his first 1,000 yard receiving season and will push triple digit targets for the first time as well. Kelly is a must start for fantasy against Arizona next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets in fourth game Kelly totaled eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 111 yards during Saturday's 44-41 victory over Cincinnati.

Impact Kelly is having a monster season with double-digit targets in four of five games this year. The star receiver has 39 grabs (on 53 targets) for 487 yards and three touchdowns. He's well on pace to have his first 1,000 yard receiving season and will push triple digit targets for the first time as well. Kelly is a must start for fantasy against Arizona next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Kelly (ankle) was cleared to play and should be good to go versus Cincinnati Saturday, Justin Apodeca reports.

Impact Things were already trending in the right direction for Kelly but its nice to get the confirmation that he is cleared and good to go. Kelly should be a big part of Texas Tech's offense going forward.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up, likely to play Kelly (ankle) was spotted participating in warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Cincinnati and is likely to play, Justin Apodaca of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Kelly was already considered probable for Saturday's contest, and now all signs point to him being available. If that's the case, then the Red Raiders would have a huge weapon in the passing attack, as the former Washington State wideout has racked up 31 receptions for 376 yards and three touchdowns across four games in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Kelly (ankle) is expected to suit up during Saturday's game against Cincinatti, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Kelly, who suffered an ankle injury during last week's game against ASU, is expected to be available for the Red Raiders in Week 5. The 6-foot-1 senior has burst onto the scene with Texas Tech after transferring in from Washington State this offseason, totaling 31 receptions for 376 yards and three touchdowns across four games. Kelly will look to make his impact felt against the Bearcats' defense on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Cincinnati Kelly (ankle) is questionable for Texas Tech's clash with Cincinnati on Saturday, RedRaiderSports.com reports.

Impact Kelly has been a big time wideout for the Red Raiders, scoring a touchdown in three of four games and amassing 31 catches for 376 yards. He already has two games in which he logged 10 receptions. Kelly's status has now been thrown into doubt with an ankle injury, and if he can't go, expect Coy Eakin and Caleb Douglas to see more work against the Bearcats.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive outing in win at home Kelly caught 10 of 13 targets for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 30-22 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Kelly notched his third game of the season with double-digit targets and has a touchdown in three of four games. Texas Tech has a couple of superstars in Kelly and RB Tahj Brooks, so look for those two players to dominate most of Texas Tech's offensive production. Luckily the Red Raiders have a high-volume offense which allows for plenty of opportunities for both of those players. Texas Tech will play Cincinnati next week.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs second TD in big win Kelly hauled in all two targets for 36 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 66-21 victory against North Texas.

Impact Kelly had just two targets but was able to notch his second touchdown of the season. The opportunities for Kelly were much different in this one as Texas Tech led 52-7 at halftime. The star receiver will get closer to his usual double-digit targets when the team plays Arizona State next week.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets again Kelly caught 9 of 12 targets for 95 yards during Saturday's 37-16 loss against Washington State.

Impact Kelly also had a lost fumble as he recorded double-digit target for the second game in a row. The senior receiver would have liked a better result against his former team. Through two games, Kelly has 19 catches on 27 targets which shows he's going to have a productive season. He's a must start option against North Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit targets again Kelly caught 9 of 12 targets for 95 yards during Saturday's 37-16 loss against Washington State.

Impact Kelly also had a lost fumble as he recorded double-digit target for the second game in a row. The senior receiver would have liked a better result against his former team. Through two games, Kelly has 19 catches on 27 targets which shows he's going to have a productive season. He's a must start option against North Texas next week.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Monster performance in opener Kelly gathered in 10 of 15 targets for 156 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-51 overtime victory versus Abilene Christian.

Impact Kelly had quite the debut with his new team as the 10 catches were a career-high. He's expected to be a breakout receiver this season and there's no reason to doubt that will be the case as he goes for his first ever 1,000 yard receiving season. Kelly had 61 catches (on 96 targets) for 923 yards and eight touchdowns at Washington State last year. He'll get to go up against his old team next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Standing out in practice Head coach Joey McGuire indicated that Kelly, among others, has stood out in fall practice in terms of the pecking order in the receiver room, per Nathan Giese of LubbockOnline.com...

Impact Kelly transferred in from Washington State during the offseason and has been working his way toward earning a larger role with Texas Tech. The senior receiver caught 61 passes for 923 yards and eight touchdowns for the Cougars in 2023 and will be in contention to be the lead receiver for the Red Raiders heading into 2024.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge line in loss Kelly compiled eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 defeat against Washington.

Impact Although the Huskies came away woth the narrow win, they weren't able to keep Washington State's passing game at bay. All three of Cameron Ward's favorite targets scored touchdowns in the loss, and Kelly led the pack in receiving yards. The future of the offense is unclear, as both Ward and Kelly have the skills to play at the next level With no bowl game on the horizon, we should soon hear word on Kelly's plans for the spring.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts another standout game Kelly had six receptions (on 10 targets) for 130 yards during Friday's 56-14 victory against Colorado.

Impact Cameron Ward has an impressive crew of receivers thanks to the transfer portal, and Kelly made a huge impact during his first year with the Cougars. Through 11 games, Keely has 53 catches for 817 yards and seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE