Leaving Texas Tech Wasn’t Easy, but It’s a Decision That’s Working Out for Myles Price

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Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

Loyalty and a passion for the school you are at can be a hard characteristic to come by for college athletes in the transfer portal era. But that isn’t the case with Texas Tech transfer Myles Price.

After four seasons with the Red Raiders between 2020 and 2023, Price played in 42 games and started 25 times. He was a two-time honorable mention All-Big 12 player. He accumulated 2,521 all-purpose yards, 161 receptions, and 10 touchdown catches. He grew up in the state of Texas. And better yet, he loved the guys around him.

It was not easy for him to leave it in the past.

“I was leaving my brothers behind at Tech,” said Price after spring practice number ten on Thursday. “Like when I say we were close, especially my roommates, we were really close. And then I was only five hours away from the house, so I wasn’t too far but wasn’t too close. Defintiely leaving them there’s days that I still wake up and I’m still kind of shook about it because the bond I had with them was something special. It was hard, but it was something I had to do. And it’s working out, definitely.”

So, what convinced him to supplant his roots and head to Bloomington for his final year of eligibility?

“Really just getting to talk ball with the coaches,” said Price. “Understanding what they’re trying to do, what they’re trying to accomplish. When we’re talking, I like to feel and hear that passion in their voice. I had my pops right there with me, so we got to feel that together and I think that sealed the deal.”

Price has also seen the success that Cignetti and his staff have had with receivers, and their offense in general. He knows the success he has had already and can envision blossoming even further under this new system.

“It’s a true NFL pro-style type spread offense,” added Price. “Since I’ve been in college, I’ve been in an air raid offense, and I wanted something different, and this staff was offering that.”

And although he’s just getting settled now, he could also see his role start to expand by the time the season starts.

“I can be a huge role in this offense, but not only just that; also, I can come here and be a leader. I’ve always been a leader wherever I’ve been, and I don’t expect that to change here.”

Price will work out of the slot primarily this season and projects to be an x-factor on offense, frequently producing yards after the catch and getting separation in short-yardage situations. He’ll be one to watch for the rest of spring and into the fall.