Frogs O' War - 2023 Recruiting Class UpdatesThe #1 TCU Athletics blog on the internet!https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50293/fow-fav.png2023-11-26T16:30:00-06:00http://www.frogsowar.com/rss/stream/232774262023-11-26T16:30:00-06:002023-11-26T16:30:00-06:002023 TCU Football Roster Review: True Freshmen
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<p>Several members of the TCU 2023 recruiting class saw significant action this season, while all will look to contribute in 2024 and beyond</p> <p id="wbGPCV">With the 2023 <a href="https://www.frogsowar.com">TCU</a> Football season coming to an end on Friday, it is time to both issue a post-mortem on what was a highly disappointing season in Fort Worth and begin the look forward to a brighter future ahead. First up is a look at the participation of the 2023 true freshman class.</p>
<p id="LBO0qo">TCU signed the No. 21 overall class in the 2023 recruiting cycle, per 247Sports composite ranking, including six 4-star high school prospects. The class ranked third in the Big 12, only behind departing members Texas & Oklahoma. Players can participate in four games in a season while retaining a redshirt designation; of TCU’s 21 high school signees, six participated in five or more games, while the other 15 kept the extra year of eligibility via redshirt.</p>
<h3 id="H5RNqY"><strong>Burned Redshirts</strong></h3>
<p id="zMMofw"><strong>Randon Fontenette, Safety: </strong>A four-star out of Freeport Brzaosport and ranked as the nation’s No. 20 safety prospect, he was the highest rated recruit of the burned redshirts and participated in every game this season. Fontenette had a big day in the season finale with eight total tackles vs. Oklahoma, doubling his season total to finish the year with 16 tackles. TCU is deep with young talent at Safety, but with Mark Perry, Josh Foster, and Millard Bradford all having completed their fifth year of college football it’s likely Fontenette will have opportunity to be a major contributor next season and beyond. 81 defensive snaps; 86 special teams snaps</p>
<p id="rE43O0"><strong>Jamel Johnson. Safety: </strong>Another four-star Safety from the 2023 class to contribute, the Arlington Seguin product earned solid run in the defensive rotation and playing in ten games this season. He was making an impact early in the season, with four tackles each in weeks 2-4 as the Frogs earned wins over Nicholls, Houston, and SMU. He finished the year with 19 total tackles, including a half-tackle for loss on Friday vs. Oklahoma. Like Fontenette, Johnson should be in line for heavy play time going forward. 174 defensive snaps; 60 special teams snaps</p>
<p id="HCRHnx"><strong>Vernon Glover, Cornerback: </strong>It was clear the secondary needed reinforcement from the true freshmen, in addition to those Safeties above, Glover participated in 10 games, made five tackles and had a very nice interception vs. Nicholls. With Josh Newton headed to the NFL, there will likely be a battle for reps at the corner position going forward, particularly in 2025 as transfers Channing Canada, Avery Helm, and Mason White hit the end of their eligibility. 36 defensive snaps; 73 special teams snaps</p>
<p id="kGPxer"><strong>Jonathan Bax, Linebacker: </strong>The three-star early enrollee from New Orleans Edna Karr impressed throughout spring and fall camp, earning high praise from the coaching staff, teammates, and media. Bax made the 2-deep as the back up to Jamoi Hodge at Middle Linebacker and participated in 10 games, but had no recorded statistics. With Hodge participating in Senior Day activities, it appears his time in Fort Worth is complete, opening a big hole in the depth chart, but opening a door for a big opportunity for Bax to step into. 14 defensive snaps; 30 special teams snaps</p>
<p id="rpL57r"><strong>Ben Taylor-Whitfield, Offensive Lineman: </strong>The three-star Duncanville product has been listed as the number two at Left Guard for much of the season and has been a key contributor in the offensive line rotation throughout the season. While he did struggle at times, earning team-low grades in both run blocking and pass protection per PFF, that’s not unexpected for a true freshman at one of the toughest positions to step into right away. He showed flashes and continued to be heaped with praise as a guy with big potential. As Brandon Coleman, Andrew Coker, John Lanz, and Willis Patrick all participated in Senior Day, there will be a direct path to a starting role in 2024. 252 offensive snaps; 10 special teams snaps</p>
<p id="Csy6Ne"><strong>Cam Cook, Running Back: </strong>The four-star out of Round Rock Stony Point was ranked as a top 25 RB in the nation; our Coach Miles Perry had Cook tabbed as a potential early contributor during his <a href="https://www.frogsowar.com/2023/6/30/23778373/freshman-film-room-rb-cameron-cook-tcu-football-2023-preview">Freshman Film Room</a> series from the offseason. While Cook saw action in 9 games this season, his usage was limited, taking 16 total carries for 58 yards. His best game came in a 27 yard effort vs. <a href="https://www.vanquishthefoe.com">BYU</a> where he had one run go for 16 yards. Cook worked his way up the ball carrier rotation for the Frogs throughout the season, only finishing behind Emani Bailey & Trey Sanders for running back carries. 50 offensive snaps.</p>
<h3 id="LuISho"><strong>Redshirts Retained</strong></h3>
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<li id="QZ4qdr">Cordale Russell, Wide Receiver: 3 games played, 32 offensive snaps played. No recorded statistics</li>
<li id="ajYhbn">Markis Deal, Defensive Lineman: 4 games played, 56 defensive snaps played. 2 tackles, 0.5 sacks.</li>
<li id="LdZ6m4">Avion Carter, Defensive Lineman: 1 game played, 2 defensive snaps played. 1 tackle.</li>
<li id="ZFRint">Max Carroll, Linebacker: 4 games played, 0 defensive snaps played. 1 tackle.</li>
<li id="Znboaq">Zachary Chapman, Defensive Lineman: 2 games played, 16 defensive snaps played. 1 tackle</li>
<li id="3bkMNZ">Javeon Wilcox, Safety: 0 games played</li>
<li id="3omu7E">Lafayette Kaiuway, Tight End: 4 games played, 1 offensive snap played. No recorded statistics.</li>
<li id="WjeC2G">Rohan Fluellen, Wide Receiver: 0 games played.</li>
<li id="huvtKv">Cooper Powers, Offensive Lineman: 1 game played, 0 offensive snaps played.</li>
<li id="gjbaC9">Keviyan Huddleston, Defensive Lineman: 1 game played, 2 defensive snaps. 1 tackle.</li>
<li id="XJoYSV">Kylan Salter, Linebacker: 0 games played</li>
<li id="J6odzg">Jordyn Bailey, Wide Receiver: 4 games played, 43 offensive snaps. 5 receptions, 103 yards, 1 TD</li>
<li id="xTZw4p">Mike Stoker, Offensive Lineman: 0 games played</li>
<li id="x7mH9k">Jordan Lester, Safety: 3 games played, 16 defensive snaps. 1 tackle, 1 tackle for loss.</li>
<li id="bKVX99">Brione Ramsey-Brooks, Offensive Lineman: 0 games played</li>
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<li id="JlpddW">Winter <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/transfer-rumors">Transfer Window</a>: December 4 - January 3, 2024</li>
<li id="sljifY">Early Signing Period: December 20-22</li>
<li id="uLKVVC">National Signing Day: February 7, 2024</li>
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https://www.frogsowar.com/2023/11/26/23975532/2023-roster-review-true-freshman-college-football-tcu-horned-frogsAnthony North2023-02-09T15:45:03-06:002023-02-09T15:45:03-06:00Class of 2023 kicker Caleb Sempebwa commits to TCU
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<p>The McKinney Boyd specialist ranks as the No. 3 kicker in Texas according to Kohl’s Professional Camps.</p> <p id="EZTjDj">Class of 2023 kicking prospect Caleb Sempebwa announced his commitment to the TCU football program on Thursday, sharing the news via social media. The McKinney Boyd High School specialist ranks as the No. 34 kicker nationally and the No. 3 kicker in the state of Texas according to the Kohl’s Professional Camps Class of 2023 ratings.</p>
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<p id="8IoTGZ">Sempebwa has a five-star rating on the Kohl’s Professional Camps website. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder will have an opportunity to be the heir apparent to kicker Griffin Kell, who will return for his fifth season with the Horned Frogs along with punter Jordy Sandy in 2023. TCU currently has four kickers on the 2022 roster including junior James Koshakji as well as freshmen Luke Laminack and Easton Black. Laminack was the No. 15 kicker nationally and Black was the No. 44 kicker nationally for the Class of 2022. Both were rated as five stars.</p>
https://www.frogsowar.com/2023/2/9/23593313/class-of-2023-kicker-caleb-sempebwa-commits-to-tcuRussell Hodges2022-12-23T10:00:00-06:002022-12-23T10:00:00-06:00Frogs O’ War Podcast: Recruiting Roundup
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<p id="O0PFKh">Sonny Dykes and the Horned Frogs have set the recruiting trail ablaze. The early signing period opened on Wednesday and the <a href="https://www.frogsowar.com">TCU Horned Frogs</a> saw 23 commits officially join the Frog Fam for the Class of 2023. It was a phenomenal haul for the Frogs, ranking in the Top 20 classes nationally and 3rd in the Big 12. The transfer portal has also been prosperous so far as well, already with four former SEC players moving to Fort Worth looking to become instant contributors. Russ & Anthony take a look at the historic class and the impact the new Frogs could have in 2023 and beyond. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays - we’ll be back next week with our podcast preview of the <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/fiesta-bowl">Fiesta Bowl</a> Playoff Semifinal vs. the <a href="https://www.maizenbrew.com">Michigan Wolverines</a></p>
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https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/23/23523979/frogs-o-war-podcast-recruiting-roundup-transfer-portal-tcuAnthony NorthRussell Hodges2022-12-21T16:00:00-06:002022-12-21T16:00:00-06:00Early Signing Day: TCU football signs 23 players
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<p>The Horned Frogs currently hold a top-20 recruiting ranking in the country for the Class of 2023.</p> <p id="Xm2yEb">The TCU football team had a strong Early Signing Day on Wednesday, finalizing commitments with 23 athletes in what has become a top-20 recruiting class for the Horned Frogs. TCU saw all but one of its commits sign a National Letter of Intent on Wednesday, with the lone exception being four-star safety Warren Roberson, who remains committed to the program. National Signing Day will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Horned Frogs are on pace for their best recruiting class ever <a href="https://t.co/OZ5GmAnApB">https://t.co/OZ5GmAnApB</a></p>— Fort Worth Star-Telegram (@startelegram) <a href="https://twitter.com/startelegram/status/1605616708278001664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="k9aihd">TCU’s Class of 2023 includes nine four-star recruits who signed letters on Early Signing Day. Those players include Markis Deal (Naaman Forest - Garland, Texas), Cordale Russell (North Mesquite - Mesquite, Texas), Avion Carter (Tascola - Amarillo, Texas), Randon Fontenette (Brazosport - Freeport, Texas), Jamel Johnson (Seguin - Arlington, Texas), Channing Canada (Trinity Valley CC - Athens, Texas), Cameron Cook (Stony Point - Round Rock, Texas), Javeon Wilcox (Lake Belton - Temple, Texas) and Max Carroll (Briarcrest Christian - Memphis, Tennessee). Roberson would become the 10th four-star signee, should he remain committed to the program with a final pledge on National Signing Day in February.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dykes says Cordale Russell is another player that could contend for early playing time along with Markis Deal.</p>— S. Johnson (@StevenMJohnson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenMJohnson_/status/1605633334112944128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="4bSvAw">Channing Canada and Mason White (Mt. San Antonio College - Van Nuys, California) are the only recruits in the Class of 2023 from JUCO programs. TCU has also secured commitments from four transfer players including Tommy Brockermeyer (Alabama) and JoJo Earle (Alabama) as well as Jack Bech (LSU) and Avery Helm (Florida). TCU’s 2023 class currently ranks No. 17 by 247Sports composite ratings and No. 10 by 247Sports transfer ratings. TCU head coach Sonny Dykes spoke with the media Wednesday afternoon, where he discussed the incoming class as well as the College Football Playoff’s impact on the recruiting trail.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dykes said some recruits weren't returning their calls six weeks ago, but the impact of the CFP run led to those recruits reaching back out and eventually joining the class.</p>— S. Johnson (@StevenMJohnson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenMJohnson_/status/1605632379409661952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="JSq46E">Rounding out the Class of 2023 pledges on Early Signing Day are Zachary Chapman (Fort Bend Marshall - Missouri City, Texas), Keviyan Huddleston (Chapel Hill - Tyler, Texas), Lafayette Kaiuway (Sam Houston - Arlington, Texas), Kylan Salter (Cedar Hill - Cedar Hill, Texas), Rohan Fluellen (Gilmer - Gilmer, Texas), Jonathan Bax (Edna Carr - New Orleans, Louisiana), Jordyn Bailey (Ryan - Denton, Texas), Vernon Glover Jr. (Dickinson, Dickinson, Texas), Ben Whitfield (Duncanville - Duncanville, Texas), Cooper Powers (De La Salle - Concord, California), Jordan Lester (Horn - Mesquite, Texas), Narado Stoker (South Oak Cliff - Dallas, Texas) and Brione Ramsey-Brooks (South Oak Cliff - Dallas, Texas). </p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dykes said the strength of the '23 class will be the defensive line and the speed on the backend in secondary.</p>— S. Johnson (@StevenMJohnson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenMJohnson_/status/1605628394980274176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="OwdslR">Of the 23 athletes who submitted National Letters of Intent on Early Signing Day, 19 are from the state of Texas, while four are coming from out-of-state athletic programs. TCU’s 2023 class currently ranks third in the current Big 12 Conference, but the Horned Frogs are in position to be leaders on the recruiting trail once Texas and Oklahoma depart from the conference. Texas currently ranks third overall, while Oklahoma sits in seventh overall.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dykes says the expectations now are to sign a Top 15, Top 10 recruiting class</p>— S. Johnson (@StevenMJohnson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/StevenMJohnson_/status/1605628512496340992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="aHpO1b">TCU’s 2023 class includes four safeties (Fontenette, Johnson, Wilcox and Lester), three cornerbacks (Canada, Glover Jr. and White), three defensive linemen (Deal, Carter and Chapman), two edge rushers (Huddleston and Bax) and one linebacker (Salter). The Horned Frogs also inked four offensive linemen (Whitfield, Powers, Stoker and Ramsey-Brooks), two wide receivers (Russell and Bailey), one running back (Cook), one tight end (Kaiuway) and two athletes (Carroll and Fluellen). Roberson would be TCU’s fifth safety signee.</p>
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https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/21/23521442/early-signing-day-tcu-football-signs-23-playersRussell Hodges2022-12-21T14:15:00-06:002022-12-21T14:15:00-06:00JUCO CB Mason White commits to TCU
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<p>The Horned Frogs net their second signee from the junior college level for the Class of 2023.</p> <p id="TvTfc7">TCU’s Class of 2023 began rounding into form on Wednesday, with almost every commit submitting a National Letter of Intent to finalize the recruitment process. The Horned Frogs received an added bonus Wednesday afternoon, as JUCO cornerback Mason White was revealed to have signed an NLI with TCU at Mt. San Antonio College. The 6-foot-1, 175-pounder is the second JUCO recruit for the Horned Frogs in the Class of 2023.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">CB Mason White <a href="https://twitter.com/MasonWhite5311?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MasonWhite5311</a> signs with TCU <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SacDawgsForLife?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SacDawgsForLife</a> <a href="https://t.co/3QILByHwi6">pic.twitter.com/3QILByHwi6</a></p>— Mt. SAC Football (@mtsacfootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/mtsacfootball/status/1605639947855110145?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 21, 2022</a>
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<p id="Uvbenz">White took officials visits to three Division I schools including TCU, Kansas and Oregon State earlier this month. White also held an offer from Big 12 newcomer BYU. The JUCO recruit was one of 23 prospects who submitted letters of intent to the Horned Frogs on Wednesday, which was the start of the Early Signing Day Period for high school players. The Van Nuys, California native played his high school football at Birmingham Charter.</p>
<p id="nOvfQQ">Currently listed as a sophomore on the Mt. San Antonio roster, White made 10 appearances during the 2022 season, finishing sixth on the team with 37 total tackles and second on the team with six pass breakups while tying for the team lead with five interceptions. White recorded 16 total tackles with two interceptions and six pass breakups during the 2021 season. White also made an impact on special teams, notching five blocks in two years.</p>
https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/21/23521279/juco-cb-mason-white-commits-to-tcuRussell Hodges2022-12-16T21:30:00-06:002022-12-16T21:30:00-06:00Four-star safety Randon Fontenette commits to TCU
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<p>The Horned Frogs snag another talented defensive back for the 2023 class.</p> <p id="Zo585l">TCU football has been crushing the recruiting circuit on Friday, with the Horned Frogs earning another commitment from a four-star prospect. Having already secured commitments from four-star safety Jamel Johnson and Florida cornerback transfer Avery Helm, TCU saw four-star safety Randon Fontenette announce his commitment to the Horned Frogs on Twitter late Friday evening. Fontenette becomes the 24th member of the 2023 class and the eighth four-star recruit to pledge his commitment to the TCU program.</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">BLESSED TIME TO WORK…! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COMMITED?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COMMITED</a> <a href="https://t.co/jsq94JOl3l">pic.twitter.com/jsq94JOl3l</a></p>— randon fontenette (@randonfontenet3) <a href="https://twitter.com/randonfontenet3/status/1603943283151052801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2022</a>
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<p id="arNpUE">The 6-foot-1, 189-pounder from Freeport, Texas and Brazosport High School currently ranks as the No. 29 safety in the nation according to the 247Sports composite ratings. Fontenette had committed to Utah during the summer, but decommitted on Nov. 3 after a visit to TCU in late October. Fontenette had a recent visit from Vanderbilt, but ultimately chose the Horned Frogs over the Commodores as well as Utah, USC, Texas Tech, Purdue and more. Fontenette was one of several prospects who visited the TCU campus over the weekend.</p>
https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/16/23513741/four-star-safety-randon-fontenette-commits-to-tcuRussell Hodges2022-12-16T16:15:00-06:002022-12-16T16:15:00-06:00Four-star safety Jamel Johnson commits to TCU
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<p>The Horned Frogs add their seventh four-star prospect to a loaded 2023 class Friday afternoon.</p> <p id="R1Qow8">TCU football continues to make waves on the recruiting trail with Early Signing Day fast approaching. After tweets from head coach Sonny Dykes and safeties coach Paul Gonzales, four-star safety Jamel Johnson announced his commitment to the Horned Frogs on Twitter. Johnson shared his decision Friday afternoon, becoming the seventh four-star recruit and the 23rd prospect to commit in what has become a loaded 2023 recruiting class for TCU.</p>
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<p id="V6T6m6">Johnson ranks as the No. 33 safety in the nation according to the 247Sports composite ratings. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder had originally committed to the Texas Longhorns before reopening his recruitment on Nov. 7. Johnson was one of multiple potential recruits who made an official visit to the TCU football team over the weekend. The Seguin High School standout and Arlington native chose TCU over Texas and Ole Miss and had offers from several other schools including Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Penn State, USC and more.</p>
https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/16/23513420/four-star-safety-jamel-johnson-commits-to-tcuRussell Hodges2022-12-15T13:15:00-06:002022-12-15T13:15:00-06:00JUCO CB Channing Canada commits to TCU
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<p>The No. 1 ranked cornerback by 247 composite announced his decision Thursday afternoon.</p> <p id="MIOJ1S">TCU football has made noise over the last week with news that highly-ranked uncommitted recruits and transfers could be making their way to Fort Worth in the near future. The Horned Frogs secured their 22nd commitment of the 2023 class on Thursday, with four-star JUCO cornerback Channing Canada announcing his decision via Twitter. Canada is the No. 1 ranked JUCO cornerback in the nation, according to the 247Sports composite system.</p>
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<p lang="qme" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FunkyTown?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FunkyTown</a> <a href="https://t.co/D6IgcgXXMm">pic.twitter.com/D6IgcgXXMm</a></p>— Channing Canada (@ccanada__) <a href="https://twitter.com/ccanada__/status/1603454784362651648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2022</a>
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<p id="c5ufpo">Canada comes to Funky Town from Trinity Valley Community College in California, where the 6-foot, 185-pound redshirt freshman appeared in nine games and recorded 21 total tackles along with four pass breakups and three tackles for loss. Canada named TCU, Washington and Auburn as his three finalists before announcing his decision for the Horned Frogs on social media. Mississippi State and Illinois were also in the mix for his services. Canada becomes the sixth four-star recruit in TCU’s loaded 2023 class.</p>
https://www.frogsowar.com/2022/12/15/23511368/juco-cb-channing-canada-commits-to-tcuRussell Hodges