Why this quarterback from Waco chose TCU over Baylor, other Big 12 rivals
TCU football has landed its quarterback for the class of 2027, and the Horned Frogs went into a rival’s territory to find him.
Waco Robinson quarterback Brice McCurdy announced on social media Saturday that he was committing to TCU, which beat out Baylor and Cincinnati.
For McCurdy, the chance to stay close to home played a big part in his decision, along with the approach of the TCU coaching staff.
“The biggest reason is how close TCU is to home,” McCurdy said. “Being able to stay close to my family and support system made a huge difference for me. On top of that, the coaching staff made me feel extremely comfortable with their vision for me and how I’d be developed as a quarterback, which really separated TCU from the other schools I was considering.”
Listed at 6 feet, 190 pounds, McCurdy is ranked the No. 593 prospect nationally and No. 80 in Texas in the 247Sports composite rankings. McCurdy led Robinson to a 9-3 record while throwing for 2,207 yards, 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He also rushed for 695 yards and six touchdowns.
As a sophomore, McCurdy was also productive with 2,016 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while rushing for 410 yards and four touchdowns.
McCurdy was attracted to the scheme of new TCU offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis, and McCurdy credits the approach of Sammis and quarterbacks coach Brad Robbins for making him feel so comfortable.
“It had a major impact on my decision,” McCurdy said. “Coach Sammis and Coach Robbins took the time to break down the offense and show me exactly how I’d be used in their system. The way they explained their vision and development plan for me made me confident that their offense is something that can truly take my game to the next level.”
TCU had been recruiting McCurdy even when former offensive coordinator Kendal Briles was here, but Sammis was even more intentional with his recruitment of McCurdy.
While Sammis runs a more pro-style offense, McCurdy still thinks his dual-threat ability will fit perfectly with Sammis’ scheme that also prioritizes creating easy looks for the quarterback in the passing game.
“I think I fit the system really well because of how the offense is designed around the quarterback and how they value development,” McCurdy said. “The culture, the energy and the vision they have for me made everything feel right from the start. I believe I’ll thrive in that environment and grow both as a player and a person.”
McCurdy is the first commitment for the class of 2027 and also replaces Jerry Meyer III. The Waxahachie quarterback committed the Horned Frogs last August, but decommitted on Feb. 4, which opened the door for McCurdy to join the class.
Now that his recruitment is over, McCurdy is focused on taking a big stride ahead of his senior season.
“This offseason I’m really locked in on improving my footwork, building my football IQ on both offense and defense,” McCurdy said. “I want to get stronger in the weight room, improve my speed with track training, and I’m focused on becoming more complete in every area of my game, so I’m fully prepared going into my senior season.”
This story was originally published February 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM.
