TCU is on the lookout for a new starting quarterback following the unexpected transfer of Josh Hoover to Indiana, the reigning national champions. Hoover's move comes after a season where TCU finished with an 8-4 record, raising hopes for a strong run toward 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 an important player for the team, and his exit was not anticipated. Nonetheless, they had been scouting quarterbacks as a precaution in case he decided to enter the NFL draft.
The Horned Frogs are specifically interested in acquiring an upperclassman with one year of eligibility left, as they believe high school signee Adam Schobel will be their long-term solution at quarterback. Following Hoover's transfer, TCU quickly signed Jaden Craig, a former zero-star recruit who had performed well at Harvard for two seasons.
Dorchester first identified Craig while reviewing film of a former Harvard receiver and described him as efficient, decisive, and possessing a strong arm.
Despite Hoover's solid season, he did not generate significant NFL draft interest, leading TCU's coaching staff to believe he would stay. However, head coach Sonny Dykes noted a shift in Hoover's mindset as the season concluded, suggesting a potential transfer. Hoover officially informed Dykes of his decision on December 17, shortly after TCU's offensive coordinator accepted a position at South Carolina.