TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jordan Dwyer is in store for a crucial role as the team’s top target in 2026 following Eric McAlister, Joseph Manjack IV, and DJ Rogers’s departure to the NFL. Dwyer enjoyed a strong first season with TCU, finishing as the team’s second-leading receiver in 2025. He hauled in 54 receptions for 730 yards and seven touchdowns, posting four drops, gaining 190 yards after the catch, and going 13 of 23 on contested catches.
TCU Horned Frogs top WR flying under-the-radar in 26
TCU Horned Frogs, Jordan Dwyer
Nov 29, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Jordan Dwyer (7) catches the ball but cannot stay in bounds for the completion during the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
In an ESPN article, writers covering each Top-25-ranked school identified one under-the-radar star for the 2026 College Football Season. Eli Lederman named Jordan Dwyer, noting that he is expected to step up as the top receiver target for breakout quarterback transfer Jaden Craig with the departures of Eric McAlister and Joseph Manjack IV. Lederman also notes that TCU will be leaning heavily on experienced receivers like Dwyer in the passing game under new offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis.
“The Horned Frogs are missing a lot of star power at wide receiver with the departures of stars Eric McAlister and Joseph Manjack IV. That makes Dwyer’s return for a fifth season particularly important for TCU and first-year offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis. The former Idaho transfer finished second in targets (85), receptions (54), receiving yards (730) and touchdowns (seven) in his debut season with the Horned Frogs last fall. With Harvard transfer Jaden Craig under center and Sammis — whose UConn offense ranked 12th nationally in passing offense a year ago — calling plays, TCU will be operating through the air and leaning heavily on veterans like Dwyer in 2026,” Lederman said.