DONTE LEE JR. NEWS

Plans to enter portal Lee plans to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact Even though the last weeks of Liberty's 2025 season saw Lee log only one reception, he recorded 32 catches (on 54 targets) for 589 yards. The wide receiver has only one year of collegiate eligibility remaining. 2025 is statistically Lee's best year, so his 2026 team may be bigger than the CUSA newcomer.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Plays hurt, catches TD Lee caught five passes for 79 yards and a touchdown against FIU on Saturday.

Impact Lee popped up as questionable on the injury report late this week, but whatever was ailing him wasn't enough for him to miss this game. He remains the only viable receiver in this offense.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Pesansky rallies Florida International past Liberty 34-27 in OT

Joe Pesansky threw a go-ahead touchdown pass in overtime and Mister Clark intercepted Ethan Vasko to seal Florida International’s 34-27 victory over Liberty

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Questionable to play Saturday Lee (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against FIU.

Impact Lee was a late addition to the injury report, and the questionable tag suggests the star wideout will be a game-time call. A final decision on his status should be made closer to the 5 p.m. ET kickoff. Not having Lee would be a huge blow for Liberty's passing game, as he's tallied 26 catches for 493 yards and four scores in 2025.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD Lee caught five passes for 92 yards versus Delaware on Saturday.

Impact Lee was questionable for this game with an undisclosed issue, but clearly it didn't hinder him at all. He started the season hot, cooled down, but now has 11 catches over his last two contests.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dickens tallies career highs on ground as Liberty's offense breaks out to beat Delaware 59-30

Evan Dickens rushed for career highs of 217 yards and four touchdowns, and Ethan Vasko accounted for three touchdowns as Liberty’s offense led a 59-30 win over Delaware on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Questionable for Saturday Lee (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Delaware.

Impact Lee popped up on Saturday's injury report and his status for Week 10 is now in question. His availability will be decided during pregame warmups. He's caught 18 passes for 344 yards and three touchdowns so far this season, so he will be involved if he can suit up.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nets 55 yards Lee caught six passes for 55 yards versus NMSU on Tuesday.

Impact Lee has tapered off after he started the season with a touchdown in three-straight games, two of those games featuring over 70 yards. He had four catches total in the three games prior to this one.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. New Mexico State Lee (undisclosed) is available and on the field for Tuesday's game against New Mexico State, Bryson Gordon of NewsAdvance.com reports.

Impact Lee was seen on the field for Liberty's first offensive drive of the game. meaning he's ready to roll for this contest. The wideout will add a deep-threat element to the offense, as he has 289 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 catches this season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Aggies Lee (undisclosed) is listed as questionable against New Mexico State on Tuesday night.

Impact Lee has yet to miss a game this season, but the Flames' leading receiver is a question mark against New Mexico State. The wideout has been a big play threat, with 289 yards and three touchdowns on just 12 catches this season. If he can't go, expect more onus to fall on Jamari Person, Reece Smith and Casey Cain.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 53 yards Lee caught one pass for 53 yards against ODU on Saturday.

Impact Lee has been a big-play receiver, but not a steady piece of the Liberty offense. He has 10 catches for 261 yards and three touchdowns, but of course that means he has 10 catches through five games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 53 yards Lee caught one pass for 53 yards against ODU on Saturday.

Impact Lee has been a big-play receiver, but not a steady piece of the Liberty offense. He has 10 catches for 261 yards and three touchdowns, but of course that means he has 10 catches through five games.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Held to 21 yards Lee caught one pass for 21 yards versus James Madison on Saturday.

Impact This is a tough performance, but the Dukes have consistently been a top defense from the Group of Five conferences. Lee did have a touchdown in each of the first three games, but he also only has nine catches through four contests.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cook leads potent ground game with 195 yards, 2 TDs and Jax State tops Liberty in early CUSA clash

Cam Cook ran for 195 yards with two touchdowns and Jacksonville State defeated Liberty 34-24 in a Conference USA opener between the past two league champions

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Catches another TD Lee caught two passes for 74 yards and a score versus JSU on Saturday.

Impact It's been an intriguing start to the season for Lee. He has a touchdown in both games thus far, and he's turned five catches into 110 yards.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Catches another TD Lee caught two passes for 74 yards and a score versus JSU on Saturday.

Impact It's been an intriguing start to the season for Lee. He has a touchdown in both games thus far, and he's turned five catches into 110 yards.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Liberty's fourth quarter rally enough to pull away, defeating Maine 28-7

Liberty scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to beat Maine 28-7 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Finds end zone Lee caught three passes for 36 yards and a touchdown against Maine on Saturday.

Impact Lee has already equaled his touchdown total from last season. It is too early to know if that is a sign of anything, though.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Four receptions, one touchdown Lee (undisclosed) logged four receptions (on six targets) for 38 yards and one touchdown during Liberty's 27-24 loss Wednesday at Kennesaw State.

Impact Four is Lee's most receptions for a Liberty game. The wide receiver's best catch was a 15-yard touchdown pass from Kaiden Salter. With the Kennesaw game and despite its loss for Liberty, Lee has seven receptions for 88 yards with his TD in 2024.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Lee (undisclosed) is dressed and warming up ahead of Liberty's clash with Kennesaw State, Bryson Gordon of NewsAdvance.com reports.

Impact Lee hasn't played since Week 4, but it appears as if he's got a great shot to make his return to the gridiron against the Owls. The wideout has three catches for 50 yards this fall.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could be available Wednesday Lee (undisclosed) could be available for Liberty's game Wednesday at Kennesaw State, Bryson Gordon of The News & Advance reports.

Impact Liberty's head coach Jamey Chadwell recently announced he is hopeful that Lee will be available Wednesday. So for now, the wide receiver's injury status is questionable before the Kennesaw State matchup.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Lee (undisclosed) won't play Tuesday against FIU, ASeaofRed.com reports.

Impact Lee had a shot at being available for the first time since Week 4, but in the end, he has been ruled out of the matchup. He has caught three passes (on six targets) for 50 yards across four games this season, and his next chance to play will come against Kennesaw State on Oct. 23 following the bye week.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Lee (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's game versus Florida International, ASeaofRed.com reports.

Impact Lee is questionable for Tuesday's game after missing Week 5 at Appalachian State. He has caught three passes (on six targets) for 50 yards across four games this season.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE