Tag: TCU Football

Commanders hosted TCU OT Brandon Coleman on top 30 visit

Coleman is the latest offensive lineman the Commanders hosted.

The Washington Commanders understand their significant need for offensive tackles. They released starting left tackle Charles Leno Jr. just before free agency, leaving them perilously thin at tackle.

In free agency, Washington did re-sign veteran Cornelius Lucas. Lucas has been with the Commanders since 2020, starting 31 games at left and right tackle. Washington did not sign any external free agents to play tackle, which meant GM Adam Peters was likely to address the position in the 2024 NFL draft.

Throughout the pre-draft process, the Commanders have met with multiple offensive linemen, whether at the Senior Bowl, the NFL combine, or on Zoom. Washington also hosted some offensive tackles on top-30 visits.

Now, we know of a new name Washington hosted recently. According to ML Football on Twitter, the Commanders hosted TCU offensive tackle Brandon Coleman on a top-30 visit.

Coleman is 6-foot-4 1/2, 313 pounds, and was a three-year starter for TCU. He began his college career at Trinity Valley Community College. Coleman is an experienced prospect with exciting measurables. Many will consider him a guard at the next level, but Coleman has 34 5/8″ arms and a wingspan of 84.”

So, a team drafting Coleman will get some positional versatility.

Here’s a look at his impressive RAS (Relative Athletic Score).

Commanders to host TCU tight end Jared Wiley on top 30 visit

Wiley caught 12 touchdown passes over the past two seasons.

The Washington Commanders released starting tight end Logan Thomas this offseason and signed veteran Zach Ertz to replace him. Ertz joins John Bates, Cole Turner and Armani Rogers as tight ends on Washington’s roster.

Ertz was signed to a one-year deal, meaning the Commanders likely still view tight end as a need heading into the 2024 NFL draft.

Washington brought in Texas tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders on a top-30 visit. Saunders is widely viewed as the second-best tight end in the draft behind Georgia’s Brock Bowers. We can now add another tight end to the Commanders’ visit list.

According to Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report, TCU tight end Jared Wiley will visit Washington.

Wiley is a 6-foot-6, 249-pound prospect from Temple, Texas, and began his career at the University of Texas. After three seasons in Austin, Wiley transferred to TCU, where he played his final two seasons. In three years at Texas, Wiley had 19 receptions. Over the past two seasons, Wiley caught 71 passes for 765 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Wiley would be a good day-three pick for the Commanders.

Former Husker assistant coach accepts job at TCU

A former Nebraska assistant coach has found a new job in college football.

A former Nebraska assistant coach has found a new job in college football. TCU has hired Bob Wager in a high school relations role.

Matt Zenitz of 247Sports first reported Wager’s hire. He was hired as the tight ends coach of Matt Rhule’s inaugural staff.

He was forced to resign before the 2023 season after receiving a citation for a driving offense.

“It is with great remorse that I resign from my position as assistant football coach at the University of Nebraska,” Wager said. “Earlier this week I received a citation for a driving offense that I regret immensely. I am grateful for the opportunity extended to me, and sincerely sorry for any negativity my poor decision has brought to my family, our team, our staff, and all those that I have disappointed.”

Wager was replaced on the staff by Josh Martin. Offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield now coaches the tight ends.

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Former Cal Poly DB Donovan Saunders will transfer to Texas A&M

Texas A&M has flipped former Cal Poly cornerback Donovan Saunders, who was recently committed to TCU.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is on fire in the transfer portal and is hitting on some major positions of need. He wasn’t telling any lies when he said there would be some moves made after the bowl games.

The Elko staff is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the secondary. This time, they have nabbed the No. 9 cornerback in the portal Donovan Saunders. The All-Big Sky selection is another huge need filled and will be great competition added to the defensive back room.

The San Diego product stands at 6’3″ and as a true freshman produced 17 tackles, 3 interceptions, and an impressive 11 pass breakups. If he was not transferring, he would’ve been competing for a starting spot for the Mustangs. This was also another flip for the Elko team as Saunders was committed to TCU before switching over to the Aggies.

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Texas A&M offers Former Cal Poly CB Donovan Saunders

Texas A&M and HC Mike Elko have fielded an offer to former Cal Poly CB Donovan Saunders, who is verbally committed to TCU.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has been on quite the recruiting/transfer portal tear this month, signing all but two commits in the 2024 cycle while landing seven players through the portal, including several plug-and-play starters.

In the secondary, Elko has already rebuilt the safety room after the departures of Demani Richardson and Jardin Gilbert, landing commitments from safeties Trey Jones (Central Michigan) and De’Rickey Wright (Vanderbilt) to pair with former Kansas State cornerback Will Lee Jr. Elko’s first commit since becoming head coach.

In need of more experience and depth in the cornerback room due to the recent portal attrition at the spot, the Aggies have offered former Cal Poly CB Donovan Saunders, who has been verbally committed to TCU since Monday, Dec. 18.

In 10 games last season, Saunders, who stands at 6’3″ and 185 pounds, appeared in 10 games during the 2023 season, notching 17 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass breakups. Going into the 2024 season, Saunders has two seasons of eligibility remaining and would immediately compete for a prominent rotational spot in the Aggies lineup.

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More people watched the Longhorns than any other team in Texas in 2023

Texas is still the flagship program of the state.

Texas Football Life recently released a graphic that highlights the 12 most viewed regular-season Texas college football games during 2023. Of the 12 games, the Texas Longhorns were the featured team in eight.

Texas’ games versus Alabama, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Kansas, Rice, Houston, Kansas State and TCU were in the top 12 of the most-watched games in Texas.

Texas A&M and TCU are the only other college football teams listed. Texas A&M featured three times among the most-watched games while TCU appeared once.

Despite what fans of other Texas teams may think, the Longhorns will continue to be the flagship program in Texas.

5 potential transfer destinations for Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks

Alabama WR Ja’Corey Brooks recently announced he would be transferring. Here are five schools that could be on his radar.

Junior wide receiver Ja’Corey Brooks joined the Crimson Tide program as a 2021 five-star recruit out of IMG Academy. The Miami native recently announced his intention to transfer out of Alabama after a few seasons in Tuscaloosa.

In three seasons with Alabama, he totaled 57 receptions for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns. His sophomore season in 2022 was spectacular, reeling in 39 catches for 674 yards and eight touchdowns. However, his production came to a screeching halt in 2023, as he’s only caught three passes for 30 yards.

Likely due to his lack of usage, Brooks decided it would be in his best interest to transfer out of Alabama and continue his collegiate career elsewhere.

Here are five transfer destinations that just make sense for the current four-star transfer prospect.

Pregame social media buzz ahead of No. 7 Texas vs. TCU

Texas fans are looking forward to Quinn Ewers’ return against TCU.

Texas fans are ecstatic to see quarterback Quinn Ewers back on the field against TCU after missing the last two weeks with a shoulder injury. Continue reading “Pregame social media buzz ahead of No. 7 Texas vs. TCU”

Score predictions for No. 7 Texas vs. TCU

With Quinn Ewers returning against TCU, many media members are confident the Longhorns will take care of business in Fort Worth.

No. 7 Texas has everything to play for at this point in the season. Continue reading “Score predictions for No. 7 Texas vs. TCU”

What to expect from Quinn Ewers’ first start since injury

Ewers has been out with a shoulder injury since Week 8.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian announced quarterback Quinn Ewers will start on Saturday against TCU. Continue reading “What to expect from Quinn Ewers’ first start since injury”