Horton is already on TCU's campus

TCU added a grad transfer commit on Saturday when former Colorado State offensive tackle TJ Storment announced he would be joining the Frogs for his final year of college football.

He’s not the only transfer that will be enrolling for the spring semester.

HornedFrogBlitz has confirmed that the Frogs have also added New Mexico transfer linebacker Dylan Horton to the fold. Horton made an official visit to TCU this past week.

Horton, who had interest from other schools, said he chose TCU for many reasons.

“In addition to having top tier academic programs, I feel like the coaches and the staff has a family atmosphere that I want to be a part of,” Horton told HFB via text. “I also feel like I can learn a lot from the coaching staff and make lifelong relationships with the players and coaches.”

Originally a three-star safety out of Frisco, Texas from the 2018 class, Horton spent two seasons at New Mexico. Horton, who left high school as a 6-foot-4, 200-pound safety, added nearly 20 pounds and was moved to linebacker once he got on campus for the Lobos.

Horton saw action in 12 games as a true freshman as a linebacker and special teams contributor. He recorded 13 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and one sack.

As a sophomore in 2019, Horton started five games for the Lobos before suffering an ankle injury that forced him to miss the rest of the season. Through five games Horton was third on the team in tackles with 23 and recorded 2.5 tackles for loss while leading the team with 1.5 sacks.

Sources told HFB that Horton now weighs well over 230-pounds and will likely be used as a linebacker and standup edge rusher. Horton will likely redshirt the 2020 season and will still have two years of eligibility remaining.

When Horton hits the field in 2021, the Frogs will have lost Garret Wallow at linebacker and Parker Workman at defensive end. If his weight continues to go up, he could end up in a similar role that Ben Banogu was used for during his two seasons as a starter at defensive end for the Frogs.