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New TCU QB Jaden Craig getting acclimated with Frogs' program​

TCU quarterback Jaden Craig meets with the media to discuss his time so far on campus.​

Jeremy Clark



TCU landed a big addition to their program from the transfer portal when former Harvard quarterback Jaden Craig chose the Frogs over several others.

A grad transfer, Craig has one year of eligibility remaining.

The 6-foot-3, 230-pounder put up big numbers in his last two seasons as a starter at Harvard. In 2024, Craig completed 169-of-279 passes for 2,430 yards with 23 touchdowns and three interceptions. He averaged 243.0 passing yards per game. He was named a Walter Payton Award Finalist and All-Ivy League Second Team.

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82 Frog Fever

82 Frog Fever

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Nice interview, obviously very intelligent and should be a smooth transition into Sammis’ pro style offense.
It will be very important for Jeremy Scott (17 yds per reception) to pan out. Looks solid at 6’-3” 208 and somewhat fast at 4.5. He should pair well as a big receiver along with Terry Shelton at 6’-4” 205, who is fairly fast at 4.47. (2 Rec for 27 yds vs. USC)
Add in a proven Dwyer with 14 yds per rec. as a “go to” & Small as an excellent physical possession receiver and Everhart (4 Rec. for 38 yds vs. USC), TCU should continue to have a very strong passing offense.
TE seems like the wildcard weakness where we need both Pimpton & Kaiuway to step up. It’s taken a while for TCU to make the TE position into a solid weapon, and we can’t afford to take a step back now.
Lots of pressure on Coach Wilcox to produce with Payne, Denman, plus a couple of smallish freshmen in Martin & Graham (4.3 sec. 40) that will need to produce this year.
 
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82 Frog Fever said:
Of course the OL will also be very important. Stability, consistency, & familiarity is usually a big factor in OL effectiveness. TCU is 6th in conference in OL returning snaps, and 14th nationally.

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Does that really mean anything? Does it mean that our OL have a ton of plays where they got butts kicked? Or does it mean that we are very experienced at not opening holes in the run game?
 
82 Frog Fever

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tetonfrog said:
Does that really mean anything? Does it mean that our OL have a ton of plays where they got butts kicked? Or does it mean that we are very experienced at not opening holes in the run game?
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Nope, you’re right, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be good.
However OLs that haven’t gelled together, or don’t have many snaps together, are rarely good.
….so at least they may have a better chance.
 
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82 Frog Fever said:
Nope, you’re right, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be good.
However OLs that haven’t gelled together, or don’t have many snaps together, are rarely good.
….so at least they may have a better chance.
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I've contended for years that OLs get unfairly disparaged when they don't have at least one high-quality punishing/versatile running back, which I think we've lacked since Kendre Miller, whom we haven't seen since the first half of the Michigan win in the semi-final. Slash and dash guys can get some yards at times, but Kendre was the last straight on runner who could both get 3-4 yards after impact AND score from anywhere by outrunning defenders. Without a guy like that, every OL is going to appear ineffective! Kevorian Barnes appeared to have the "it" factor but couldn't stay healthy.
 
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westoverhillbilly said:
I've contended for years that OLs get unfairly disparaged when they don't have at least one high-quality punishing/versatile running back, which I think we've lacked since Kendre Miller, whom we haven't seen since the first half of the Michigan win in the semi-final. Slash and dash guys can get some yards at times, but Kendre was the last straight on runner who could both get 3-4 yards after impact AND score from anywhere by outrunning defenders. Without a guy like that, every OL is going to appear ineffective! Kevorian Barnes appeared to have the "it" factor but couldn't stay healthy.
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Kendre Miller was 6'0 220 Lbs. TCU 100% lucked out with this 1 star. Kevorian Barnes was 3/4 of Kendre Miller. You have to ask ....why does TCU continue to be obsessed with 5' 10 187 lb. RBs??? As I've said on multiple multiple occasions, they need to get a true bell cow around at least 5 11" 220 to spell Denman & Payne. The TCU staff and the wonderman GM do not comprehend simple simple force multipliers.
 
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SW toad said:
Kendre Miller was 6'0 220 Lbs. TCU 100% lucked out with this 1 star. Kevorian Barnes was 3/4 of Kendre Miller. You have to ask ....why does TCU continue to be obsessed with 5' 10 187 lb. RBs??? As I've said on multiple multiple occasions, they need to get a true bell cow around at least 5 11" 220 to spell Denman & Payne. The TCU staff and the wonderman GM do not comprehend simple simple force multipliers.
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I still contend that Kendre Miller's absence against Georgia was a game changer. Not saying Georgia doesn't still win, but the game would have been very different.

Plus, Jaden Craig is 6-3 230. When was last time we had that kinda physical presence at starting QB? Andy Dalton 6-2 210
 
82 Frog Fever

82 Frog Fever

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westoverhillbilly said:
I've contended for years that OLs get unfairly disparaged when they don't have at least one high-quality punishing/versatile running back, which I think we've lacked since Kendre Miller, whom we haven't seen since the first half of the Michigan win in the semi-final. Slash and dash guys can get some yards at times, but Kendre was the last straight on runner who could both get 3-4 yards after impact AND score from anywhere by outrunning defenders. Without a guy like that, every OL is going to appear ineffective! Kevorian Barnes appeared to have the "it" factor but couldn't stay healthy.
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I couldn’t agree more.
Kendre at 6’ ft 220 & I also believe Emani Bailey at 5’-9” 207 were the last healthy power backs with speed that we’ve had (especially Kendre)
Barnes was just too banged up.
The backs we’ve had lately seem like shifty finesse backs. I’m hoping Denman will power up in ‘26.
Personally, I like the RBs that can punish defenders and get 3 or 4 yds on their own power. That kind of back just gets stronger in the 4th quarter.
A big powerful back can make good OLs into great OLs.
 

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