TCU is actively seeking a new starting quarterback after Josh Hoover's unexpected transfer to Indiana, the current national champions. Hoover's exit follows a regular season in which TCU achieved an 8-4 record, raising initial hopes for a strong push towards the Big 12 championship and potential NFL draft opportunities.
Before Hoover's announcement, TCU's personnel team had already begun identifying quarterback prospects, not foreseeing his departure. General manager Ryan Dorchester remarked that Hoover was considered a vital player for the upcoming season, and his exit was not anticipated. Nevertheless, the team had started scouting quarterbacks as a backup plan in case he chose to enter the NFL draft.
The Horned Frogs are particularly interested in acquiring an upperclassman with one year of eligibility left, as they anticipate high school signee Adam Schobel will be their long-term quarterback solution. Following Hoover's confirmed transfer, TCU swiftly moved to recruit Jaden Craig, a former zero-star recruit who had two successful seasons at Harvard.
Dorchester initially spotted Craig while reviewing film of a former Harvard receiver, praising Craig's efficiency, decisiveness, and strong arm.
Despite Hoover's solid season performance, he did not generate significant interest from NFL scouts, leading TCU's coaching staff to believe he would stay. However, head coach Sonny Dykes began to notice a shift in Hoover's mindset as the season concluded, suggesting that a transfer was a possibility.
