Texas transfer DB Austin Jordan commits to TCU

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Former Texas defensive back Austin Jordan has committed to TCU out of the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Jordan will have two years of eligibility remaining.

He played in 25 games across two seasons with the Longhorns. All told, Jordan had 11 tackles and an interception at Texas.

Jordan played high school football at Denton Ryan (Texas) High School, where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 220 overall recruit in the 2022 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

Jordan is not the only defensive back Texas has seen enter the transfer portal recently. Terrance Brooks will look to play elsewhere as well, announcing his decision recently. Brooks was slated the be a starter for the Longhorns on the outside, a position they must now fill after spring practice.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

TCU landed another recent defensive transfer

Former Houston defensive lineman Hakeem Ajijolaiya has committed to TCU out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned.

He played all 12 games at nose guard for the Cougars this season, tallying 21 total tackles including 10 solo and one pass defended. During his three-year career in Houston, Ajijolaiya totaled 27 tackles along with one sack recorded back in 2021. He’ll look to have a greater role with the Horned Frogs after proving his worth last season.

Ajijolaiya was a three-star recruit coming out of the high school ranks, according to the On3 Industry Rankings, which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. He was the No. 1,316 player in the 2019 class, checking in as the No. 126 defensive lineman in his respective class.

The Katy, TX native will have two seasons of eligibility remaining to play for the Horned Frogs out of the NCAA transfer portal and will stay in-state and within the Big 12 Conference.

One season ago, TCU finished the year 5-7, missing out on the postseason one year after Sonny Dykes led the Horned Frogs to the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Ajijolaiya’s addition will help them on their way to getting back to that mark this coming season.

On3’s Barkley Truax contributed to this report.