The Horned Frogs went all-in on 3-star quarterback Brice McCurdy and were able to land a commitment over his hometown Baylor Bears.
Three-star recruit Brice McCurdy is a dynamic dual-threat quarterback in the 2027 class from Robinson High School in the greater Waco area.
Multiple Division I programs were after him, including his hometown Baylor Bears, among other Big 12 teams...
But he found "home" in Fort Worth with the TCU Horned Frogs.
This week, McCurdy announced his commitment to TCU, officially landing head coach Sonny Dykes a sought-after prospect to build next cycle's class around.
While not as close in proximity as Baylor, McCurdy found value in staying within the Lone Star State for college. He also raved about Dykes' pursuit of him from throughout the recruitment process and how offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis and QBs coach Brad Robbins sealed the deal.
"The biggest reason is how close TCU is to home," McCurdy said, via the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. "Being able to stay close to my family and support system made a huge difference for me. On top of that, the coaching staff made me feel extremely comfortable with their vision for me and how I’d be developed as a quarterback, which really separated TCU from the other schools I was considering."
"[The TCU staff] had a major impact on my decision," McCurdy added. "Coach Sammis and Coach Robbins took the time to break down the offense and show me exactly how I’d be used in their system. The way they explained their vision and development plan for me made me confident that their offense is something that can truly take my game to the next level."
The Frogs have their quarterback for 2026 in Harvard transfer Jaden Craig, but McCurdy is expected to make a run at the starting job when he gets onto campus as a freshman the following year.
Right now, he is TCU's only commitment in the 2027 class after 3-star quarterback Jerry Meyer III decommitted on Feb. 4.
McCurdy, who stands at 6-feet 190 pounds, led Robinson to a 9-3 record as a junior by passing for 2,207 yards. He registered 23 touchdowns through the air and eight interceptions while also rushing for 695 yards and six scores.
TCU's system allows the quarterback to have a lot of freedom in and out of the pocket. That much was demonstrated by Josh Hoover being one of the most effective pure passers in the Big 12 last season, which allowed him to earn the trust of Curt Cignetti and transfer to the reigning national champs Indiana for next season.
McCurdy thinks he can find success in a similar manner with the Horned Frogs.
“I think I fit the system really well because of how the offense is designed around the quarterback and how they value development,” he said. “The culture, the energy and the vision they have for me made everything feel right from the start. I believe I’ll thrive in that environment and grow both as a player and a person.”
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