TCU Horned Frogs In The NFL: 2023 Season
This past offseason, TCU had a school-record eight players drafted into the NFL. Five additional players signed with NFL rosters after, with a total of 13 players entering the professional ranks. Following training camp and preseason, where are all of your favorite TCU Horned Frogs now? Let's take a look at all 32 TCU alumni in the pros to start the 2023 NFL season.
Projected TCU Starters In The NFL
LJ Collier, Arizona Cardinals
After spending four seasons in Seattle, Collier signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals. He projects to start on the defensive line in hopes to re-invigorate his career. Collier played just eight games last season as a result of multiple injuries.
KaVontae Turpin, Dallas Cowboys
Turpin burst onto the scene in the USFL, earning league MVP honors in Summer 2022. The Cowboys signed him shortly thereafter, and he spent last year primarily as a return specialist. While Turpin won't crack the starting lineup as a receiver, he is Dallas' primary return man on both kickoffs and punts.
Halapoulivaati Vaitai, Detroit Lions
Vaitai missed the entire 2022 season after suffering a back injury that required surgery. But he's back in the starting lineup for Detroit this season on an offensive line that ranks near the league's best.
Derius Davis, Los Angeles Chargers
Like Turpin, Davis found himself a starting role on special teams. He projects to be the Chargers' top return specialist, as well as mixing in as a receiver throughout the season. Davis joined fellow Horned Frogs Quentin Johnston and Max Duggan as a member of the Bolts.
Steve Avila, Los Angeles Rams
The Rams used their first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft (Round 2, Pick 4) on Avila. Shortly after, they signed him to one of the biggest second-round deals in NFL history and immediately elevated him to a starter. Avila brings with him among the most excitement of any TCU rookie this season.
Joe Noteboom, Los Angeles Rams
Directly next to Avila on the left side of the Rams' offensive line is Joe Noteboom. He suffered a late-season injury in 2022 but retains his starting position as the ever-important blindside tackle for Matthew Stafford. Avila and Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson joined Noteboom as TCU Horned Frogs on the Rams this offseason.
Tre'Von Moehrig, Las Vegas Raiders
Moehrig was on and off the field last year, missing four starts due to injury. However, he logged 55 tackles and five pass breakups in 13 games with Las Vegas. Moehrig returns to start at safety this season and will face a slew of talented quarterbacks in the AFC West.
TCU Horned Frogs On Active NFL Rosters: Week 1
"Active" NFL rosters means the players dress and travel with the team. They have contracts with their respective teams.
Emari Demercado, RB, Arizona Cardinals – Demercado made the final 53-man roster and is listed as the Cardinals' third RB after signing with Arizona as an undrafted free agent (UDFA).
Ar'Darius Washington, SAF, Baltimore Ravens – Washington spent most of last season on the practice squad before being elevated to the 53-man roster this season.
Andy Dalton, QB, Carolina Panthers – Dalton joins his fifth team in as many years, serving as the backup for Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. He signed with Carolina this offseason.
Dylan Horton, DE, Houston Texans – Horton will almost certainly see his fair share of snaps after being drafted by Houston in the fourth round of this past NFL Draft.
Jerry Hughes, DE, Houston Texans – Hughes enters Year 14 as a member of the Houston Texans. He signed with Houston in 2022 after spending nine seasons with the Bills.
Lucas Niang, OT, Kansas City Chiefs – Niang missed almost all of 2022 with a serious injury, but the Chiefs opted to retain him this past offseason. He sits No. 2 on the depth chart at tackle.
Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers – Just because the Chargers' first-round pick isn't technically listed as a starter doesn't mean he won't play a ton of snaps. In a pass-heavy offense with Justin Herbert, Johnston figures to see a lot of work.
Tre'Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, CB, Los Angeles Rams – The Rams selected Tomlinson in the sixth round, and he's listed as the second-string cornerback heading into the 2023 season.
Austin Schlottmann, OC, Minnesota Vikings – The Vikings kept Scholttmann on their roster as the backup center. He started four games last season in injury relief.
Kendre Miller, RB, New Orleans Saints – With starter Alvin Kamara suspended for three games, Miller is the running back to share the backfield with Jamaal Williams. He's a popular fantasy football pick after being drafted in the third round by the Saints.
Matt Pryor, OG, San Francisco 49ers – Pryor signed a one-year deal with the 49ers after starting for the Colts a season ago. He's listed second on the depth chart.
Dee Winters, LB, San Francisco 49ers – Winters was drafted by the 49ers and is a nice fit for their defensive system. Though listed second on the depth chart, he figured to play plenty of snaps this coming season.
TCU Horned Frogs On NFL Practice Squads
Practice squad players are technically a part of the organization and can be called up to the active roster at any time. They do not travel with the team nor dress for game days. They can also be signed by any other team at any time.
- Aviante Collins, OT, Chicago Bears
- Innis Gaines, SAF, Green Bay Packers
- Garret Wallow, LB, Houston Texans
- Ross Blacklock, DT, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Max Duggan, QB, Los Angeles Chargers
- Jalen Reagor, WR, New England Patriots
- Joey Hunt, OC, Seattle Seahawks
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