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Bax Departs TCU; Defensive Depth Tested
2 Jan
Summary
- Junior edge rusher Jonathan Bax has entered the transfer portal.
- Bax recorded 2.5 tackles for loss and one sack in 35 games.
- TCU maintains depth at Edge with highly-rated recruits.
TCU's defensive line faces a significant change as junior edge rusher Jonathan Bax has officially entered the transfer portal on Friday. Bax, a three-star prospect from New Orleans, was a highly touted recruit but his in-game production at TCU did not fully meet expectations. Across 35 career games, he accumulated 20 total tackles, including 2.5 for loss and one sack, along with two forced fumbles.
His final game for TCU was Tuesday's Alamo Bowl victory over USC, where he registered one tackle. Bax was also responsible for a sack and a forced fumble earlier in the season against North Carolina. Despite his departure, the Horned Frogs possess considerable depth at the Edge position.
Key defensive prospects from the last four recruiting classes, including Zach Chapman, Travis Jackson, Chad Woodfork, and Carter Buck, are set to return. Additionally, junior Paul Oyewale, who played in the Alamo Bowl and recorded seven tackles, may also return, mitigating the impact of Bax's exit.
