The Horned Frogs will trot out plenty of new faces in 2025.
Over 2,700 college athletes elected to transfer during the offseason, up 80 percent since the beginning of the transfer portal era in 2018. The TCU Horned Frogs saw 20 players depart the program, and 12 decided their future is in Funky Town.
TCU will return seven starters from a season ago, with the receiving core and the offensive line being two of the most revamped units. Thus, both the offense and defense will see several new faces make an impact, many of whom are transfers.
In today’s era of college football, including two transfer portal windows, it’s almost impossible to keep track of who goes where. Below, we’ve listed all 20 departures and the 12 new arrivals.
Outgoing Transfers
Hauss Hejny, Quarterback
New School: Oklahoma State
Hauss Hejny came to TCU via nearby powerhouse Aledo High School. A three-star recruit, Hejny appeared on the path to becoming a starter for the Horned Frogs in the near future. He played in four games as a freshman and totaled 15 rushes for 65 yards as a change-of-pace option for the pocket-oriented Josh Hoover. Following a limited role in Fort Worth, Hejny took his talents to Stillwater to contend with returnee Zane Flores for the starting quarterback gig.
Cam Cook, Running Back
New School: Jacksonville State
Arguably, the biggest skill position loss, Cam Cook played in all 12 of TCU’s regular-season contests. He totaled 460 yards and nine touchdowns on 119 attempts. Cook added 18 receptions and 75 yards through the air. Although he contributed solid numbers, his sophomore season was seen as a disappointment following plenty of preseason hype as the Frogs’ bell-cow.
Dominique Johnson, Running Back
New School: Stephen F. Austin
Dominique Johnson transferred from Arkansas to TCU in the Spring of 2024. With the backfield in flux, Johnson figured to receive consistent touches throughout the season. However, he was sparsely utilized, rushing 18 times for 63 yards and a score. For his last year of eligibility, Johnson transferred to Stephen F. Austin.
Jojo Earle, Wide Receiver
New School: UNLV
Jojo Earle, like Hejny, attended nearby Aledo. Earle was a top-100 prospect and the 12th-best wide receiver in the nation in the class of 2020. He committed to Alabama out of high school. After two seasons in the SEC, Earle returned home to Fort Worth. In two seasons at TCU, Earle managed only 23 receptions and 276 yards. Following his senior campaign, he entered the portal and decided on UNLV a day after Christmas.
Cole Snodgrass, Tight End
New School: Texas State
A three-star recruit in the class of 2024, Cole Snodgrass didn’t appear in a game for the Horned Frogs. The tight end entered the spring transfer portal and committed to Texas State in late April.
Cade Keith, Tight End
New School: New Mexico
Cade Keith enrolled at TCU in June of 2024. Like Snodgrass, Keith didn’t see action as a true freshman. Following the completion of the regular season, Keith entered the transfer portal, committing to New Mexico in January.
James Brockermeyer, Center
New School: Miami
Another local product, James Brockermeyer, attended All Saints Episcopal in Fort Worth alongside his brother, Tommy. Brockermeyer began his collegiate career at Alabama before transferring to TCU in 2024. He played and started in all 12 regular-season games, allowing merely one sack. Brockermeyer entered the transfer portal in December before committing to Miami in January.
Mitch Hodnett, Guard
New School: Tulane
Mitch Hodnett enrolled at TCU in 2024. The interior lineman redshirted as a freshman. He entered the spring transfer portal window and committed to Tulane at the end of April.
Mike Stoker, Tackle
New School: Incarnate Word
A local product, Mike Stoker, attended South Oak Cliff in Dallas. The offensive tackle enrolled at TCU in the summer of 2023. Stoker redshirted his freshman season and didn’t see the field as a redshirt freshman. He subsequently transferred to Incarnate Word in January.
Marcus Williams, Tackle
New School: Undecided
Marcus Williams began his collegiate career with the Horned Frogs in 2019. He played sparingly over the next few seasons, seeing the most opportunity in 2022. After six seasons with the program, Williams announced his intention to transfer in November, but has yet to find a new school.
Keviyan Huddleston, Defensive End
New School: North Texas
Keviyan Huddleston appeared in three games for the Frogs across two seasons. He recorded one tackle, coming against Nicholls State in 2023. Huddleston entered the portal amid the winter and decided on North Texas as his next destination.
Avion Carter, Defensive Tackle
New School: North Texas
Fellow defensive lineman Avion Carter followed in his teammate, Huddleston’s, footsteps, making his way up 35W to UNT. Like Huddleston, Carter registered a tackle through two campaigns, coming against Nicholls State.
Shad Banks Jr., Linebacker
New School: UTSA
Longtime Horned Frog, Shad Banks Jr., is arguably TCU’s biggest loss on the defensive side of the ball. Banks Jr. appeared in 41 contests across four seasons, with his most impressive campaign coming in 2023. Banks Jr. racked up 62 tackles, a sack, and an interception. After a promising start to his career in Fort Worth, injuries took a toll on the linebacker, forcing him to miss a majority of 2024. Immediately following regular season, Banks Jr. entered the transfer portal, committing to UTSA on December 22.
Kylan Salter, Linebacker
New School: Colorado
Besides seeking an expanded role, teaming up with a sibling is the next-best reason to transfer, and that’s what linebacker Kylan Salter did. The Cedar Hill product followed his brother, former Liberty quarterback Kaidon Salter, to Boulder to join the Colorado Buffaloes.
Terrence Cooks Jr., Linebacker
New School: Texas State
The second player thus far to transfer to Texas State, Terrence Cooks Jr. began his career at Texas before making his way upstate in 2022. Cooks Jr. didn’t play a snap due to injury in his first season as a Horned Frog, but he appeared in five games in 2023 and seven in 2024.
Richard Toney Jr., Safety
New School: Purdue
A year ago, former Nevada safety Richard Toney Jr. was one of TCU’s most anticipated transfers after racking up 65 tackles and recording two interceptions in 2023. His production as a Horned Frog was limited to nine tackles across nine contests. He ultimately entered the transfer portal during the winter window and found his new home, Purdue, within a month.
Julian Knox, Safety
New School: North Texas
Yet another North Texas transfer, local product Julian Knox played four games for the Horned Frogs as a true freshman. Following the 2024 season, Knox entered the transfer portal, finding a new destination two weeks later.
Kollin Collier, Safety
New School: Old Dominion
Kollin Collier came to TCU via Hutchinson Community College. After spending a season in Fort Worth, Collier entered the transfer portal amid the spring window, eventually committing to Old Dominion.
Caleb Sempebwa, Kicker
New School: Hawaii
Caleb Sempebwa was a five-star kicker prospect hailing from McKinney Boyd High School. Subsequent to TCU’s 2024 campaign, Sempebwa transferred to Hawaii.
Jax Thompson, Long Snapper
New School: Hawaii
Like fellow specialist Sempebwa, Jax Thompson transferred to Hawaii following the 2024 season.
Incoming Transfers
Kevorian Barnes, Running Back
Previous School: UTSA
Former UTSA running back Kevorian Barnes will be one of the various backs vying for the lead spot in the backfield. In four seasons in San Antonio, Barnes totaled 1,797 yards and 14 touchdowns, averaging 4.9 yards per rush. The 210-pound back’s best season came as a sophomore, when he rushed for 845 yards and six touchdowns.
Jordan Dwyer, Wide Receiver
Previous School: Idaho
Jordan Dwyer was ON3’s 16th-best wide receiver in the transfer portal, but not many players accumulated better stats than the former Idaho Vandal. In his junior season, Dwyer racked up 78 receptions, 1,192 yards, and 12 touchdowns. Alongside the 2023 transfer Eric McAlister, Dwyer will form one of the more daunting receiver duos in the Big 12.
Joseph Manjack IV, Wide Receiver
Previous School: Houston
Following the departure of JP Richardson, Hoover and the Frogs were left without a reliable option in the slot. Fortunately, TCU was quick to add former USC and Houston receiver Joseph Manjack IV in December. Across four seasons, the 6-foot-3 receiver has hauled in 90 receptions for 1,153 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Dylan Kinney, Tackle
Previous School: Abilene Christian
Former Abilene Christian offensive lineman Dylan Kinney played three seasons for the Wildcats, starting 12 games a season ago at left tackle. Committing in the spring window, Kinney is the highest-rated offensive lineman to transfer to the Horned Frogs. With a revamped offensive line, expect Kinney to receive ample playing time either at tackle or guard.
Rasheed Jackson, Tackle
Previous School: Incarnate Word
Rasheed Jackson transferred to TCU amid the fall window. The 6-foot-7, 320-pound tackle played two seasons at Incarnate Word, earning a Second-Team All-Southland Conference honor in 2024. Like Kinney, Jackson will compete for a starting spot on the Frogs’ offensive line in 2025.
Ka’Morreun Pimpton, Tight End
Previous School: LSU
Local product Ka’Morreun Pimpton was TCU’s second-highest rated incoming transfer on offense. Pimpton attended nearby North Crowley High School before committing to LSU as a four-star prospect in 2022. Playing behind second-round pick Mason Taylor, Pimpton totaled six receptions for 79 yards a season ago.
Ansel Din-Mbuh, Defensive Tackle
Previous School: Washington State
Ansel Din-Mbuh attended Aledo High School alongside Hejny. Immediately upon enrolling at Washington State, Din-Mbuh contributed. He appeared in 10 games as a true freshman, followed by 12 as a sophomore. En route to being named a 2024 Pac-12 Defensive Line Top Performer, Din-Mbuh racked up 24 tackles and a team-leading six sacks.
Michael Teason, Linebacker
Previous School: Missouri State
Michael Teason burst onto the scene as a redshirt freshman at Missouri State. Teason totaled 51 tackles and 7.0 for a loss in 12 contests, four starts for the Bears. The 215-pound linebacker’s playmaking skills were also on full display. Teason recorded an interception, sack, and fumble recovery for a touchdown in his lone season at Missouri State.
Elijah Jackson, Cornerback
Previous School: Washington
Former Washington cornerback Elijah Jackson is one of TCU’s more experienced transfer portal signings. Jackson appeared in 33 games for the Huskies, including the 2023 National Championship against the Michigan Wolverines. Across four seasons, Jackson recorded 89 tackles, eight pass deflections, and three forced fumbles.
Kylin Jackson, Safety
Previous School: LSU
Kylin Jackson joins Pimpton, departing Baton Rouge for Fort Worth. A former four-star recruit, Jackson appeared in 17 games for the Tigers. Jackson primarily played on special teams and as a backup safety. Jackson will join an experienced defensive backfield, including Bud Clark and Jamel Johnson.
Ryan Yaites, Safety
Previous School: California
TCU will be the third stop for Denton Guyer product Ryan Yaites. Yaites spent a season at LSU before transferring to Cal in 2024. Across two seasons and 25 appearances, the 6-foot-1 safety has racked up 32 tackles and two pass deflections.
Will Halkyard, Long snapper
Previous School: Northwestern
With former TCU long snapper Brent Matiscik exhausting his eligibility and Jax Thompson opting to transfer to Hawaii, the Frogs were in need of a veteran specialist. Thus, TCU signed Will Halkyard amid the fall transfer window. Halkyard has 37 games of starting experience as a fifth-year senior.