If it wasn’t evident that TCU football targeted defensive backs entering the offseason, look no further than the program’s enormous recruiting haul on Saturday, which included a pledge from former Nevada defensive back Richard Toney Jr. One of five players who shared commitments to the Horned Frogs on Saturday, Toney Jr. appeared in 12 games and recorded 67 total tackles along with 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, three passes defensed and two interceptions during the 2023 season. Toney Jr. comes to Fort Worth after news that TCU reportedly hired former Nevada head coach Ken Wilson as a defensive analyst.The 6-foot-1, 189-foot native of Arlington, Texas spent three seasons at Nevada, totaling 70 tackles in 17 games during that span. Tony Jr. returned both of his interceptions in 2023. The junior will be the fourth defensive back. TCU added this offseason, joining former Tulsa safety Jaise Oliver, former Memphis linebacker Cameron Smith and former Austin Peay standout Jevon McIver Jr. .Former TCU defensive end and UConn transfer Lwal Uguak shared on social media Tuesday that he will sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after one season with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Uguak enjoyed a strong rookie campaign in 2023, appearing in 18 games with five starts for the Alouettes. The former Horned Frog totaled 17 tackles and four sacks in the 2023 CFL season. Uguak signed with the Buccaneers after reportedly working out with the team last month..
Uguak’s college career included one season at TCU, where he totaled nine tackles as a rotational defensive lineman during the 2022 campaign. The native of Edmon, Alberta, Canada played three seasons at UConn, recording 69 total tackles, four sacks, four passes defensed and one forced fumble during thaontt span. Uguak played in 47 FBS games before being selected 7th overall in the first round of the 2023 CFL draft..
