TCU football: Who the Horned Frogs lost and gained in the transfer portal
The transfer portal officially closed Friday, bringing to a close a busy recruiting season for TCU football.
The Horned Frogs weren’t as active as some other teams in the portal, bringing in a smaller class of fewer than 15 signees, but that was by design.
TCU mostly avoided losing any quality pieces in the portal, which limited the program’s need to go out and sign a large portal class, as other Big 12 teams including West Virginia and Iowa State had to do.
As the portal season winds down, here’s a look at the players TCU added and lost during the transfer window:
Incoming transfers
Harvard quarterback Jaden Craig: Craig was one of the most productive quarterbacks at the FCS level and owns most of Harvard’s passing records. He’ll spend one season in Fort Worth.
Oklahoma State guard Noah McKinney: McKinney started multiple games for the Cowboys this season before entering the portal after Mike Gundy was fired.
Colorado cornerback Teon Parks: Parks started multiple games for the Buffaloes during Big 12 play.
Central Michigan cornerback Kalen Carroll: Carroll brings starting experience from his time at CMU and Cincinnati.
Texas Tech edge rusher Cheta Ofili: A four-star recruit in the Class of 2024, TCU is betting on Ofili’s upside as he’ll have a chance to compete at the stud position.
Florida International offensive lineman Jaheim Buchanon: Buchanon was voted second team All-Conference USA for the Panthers and can play guard or center.
South Alabama wide receiver Jeremy Scott: Scott had 417 yards and four touchdowns in his freshman season with the Jaguars.
Colorado School of Mines running back Landon Walker: The Keller Central alum rushed for 2,220 yards at the Division II level.
Virginia Tech linebacker Michael Short: Short was a solid reserve for the Hokies and North Carolina during his career. He’ll compete for a starting spot at linebacker.
Louisiana Tech safety Jacob Fields: Fields was voted Co-Defensive Player of the Year in Conference USA and will be in prime position to replace Bud Clark.
Louisiana Tech punter John Hoyet Chance: Chance will likely serve as the starting punter for next season, as TCU has to replace Ethan Craw.
Western Kentucky edge rusher Koron Hayward: The 6-foot-5 Hayward played in 11 games and produced 19 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hurries and an interception.
Outgoing players
Quarterback Josh Hoover: A multi-year starter, Hoover set the record for most passing yards in a single season in 2024. Hoover committed to Indiana
Running back Nate Palmer: A talented reserve who fell behind in the rotation, Palmer committed to Wisconsin.
Edge rusher Jonathan Bax: Bax had 14 tackles, a sack and a forced fumble this season. Bax signed with Florida Atlantic.
Cornerback Cameron Jamerson: Jamerson redshirted this season. The freshman committed to Boise State.
Wide receiver Gekyle Baker: Baker did not appear in a game this past season. He remains uncommitted.
Offensive tackle Rasheed Jackson: A reserve offensive lineman, Jackson remains uncommitted.
Cornerback Elijah Jackson: Jackson was hindered by injuries this season after transferring to Fort Worth from Washington. He remains uncommitted.
Safety Rohan Kazadi: Kazadi is the son of former strength coach Kaz Kazadi. The program parted ways with his father earlier this month. Kazadi remains uncommitted.
Cornerback Jonah Martinez: A reserve cornerback who didn’t see game action. Martinez remains uncommitted.
Wide receiver Jordyn Bailey: Bailey caught four passes for 36 yards this season. Bailey remains uncommitted.
Offensive lineman Quinton Harris: Harris started multiple games at tackle after a season-ending injury to Ryan Hughes. Harris has taken visits to Arizona and Western Kentucky but remains uncommitted.
Running back Derrick Carroll: The brother of linebacker Max Carroll, he didn’t appear in any games in 2025. He remains uncommitted.
