Ed Small News, Rumors, Updates - TCU Horned Frogs

Quietly climbs the target ladder Small had four receptions (on six targets) for 32 yards during Saturday's 17-10 defeat versus Brigham Young.

Impact Small finished as TCU's most-targeted wide receiver, trailing only Kari Ashley for the team lead in opportunities through the air. While Ashley remains the clear focal point of the passing game, Small's usage is worth monitoring, especially after Jordan Dwyer surprisingly failed to draw a single target despite returning from injury the week prior. For fantasy managers, Small is a deeper-league stash.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Comes back down to Earth Small tallied three receptions (on five targets) for 41 yards during Saturday's 21-13 defeat to UCF.

Impact Small's production naturally took a step back once TCU's top receiver in Jordan Dwyer returned to the lineup. Small still contributed with a few catches, but the target distribution looked much more balanced with Dwyer back in his usual role. He's still involved enough to matter in deeper formats, though his path to consistent fantasy production is much narrower with a healthy Dwyer on the field.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to capitalize in lead role Small accrued seven receptions (on eight targets) for 164 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-7 win over Arkansas State.

Impact Small has developed into TCU's top receiving threat with Jordan Dwyer still sidelined by a foot injury. He erupted for his second straight 100-yard receiving performance, delivering the biggest fantasy performance among the Horned Frogs' receivers. The opportunity has clearly been there without Dwyer, and Small is quickly becoming a must-roster option heading into Big 12 play.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Craig throws 3 TD passes as sluggish TCU pulls away from Arkansas State 31-7

Jaden Craig threw for 337 yards and three touchdowns, and TCU overcame a sluggish showing for a 31-7 victory over Arkansas State

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Takes advantage of opportunity Small totaled five receptions (on seven targets) for 101 yards during Saturday's 63-7 win over Grambling State.

Impact Small continued to see opportunities in TCU's passing attack with Jordan Dwyer still sidelined by a foot injury. TCU spread the ball around to seven different receivers, making it difficult for any one wideout to dominate targets outside of the tight ends. As long as Dwyer remains out, Small should continue to have a path to snaps and targets, though his fantasy value will likely depend on whether he can carve out a more consistent role in a crowded receiving room.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jaden Craig leads TCU to bounceback win over Grambling State 63-7

Jaden Craig completed 24 of 31 passes for a career-high 391 yards and four touchdowns and tight end Kari Ashley caught seven passes for 119 yards and two scores as TCU rebounded fr...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Leads TCU with 11 targets Small caught 9 of 11 targets for 65 yards during Saturday's 15-10 loss to North Carolina.

Impact With TCU missing their best receiver in Jordan Dwyer, Small stepped into a larger role and led the receiving corps with 11 targets. He provided a dependable underneath target for new QB Jaden Craig but wasn't able to generate the big plays necessary to spark an offense that struggled to move the ball through the air. It will be interesting to see how the target share goes with Dwyer and Small in the lineup. If Dwyer continues to deal with an ailment, Small's volume is intriguing.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant in bowl game Small (undisclosed) played eight snaps in Tuesday's bowl game win over USC.

Impact Small returned from a six-game absence to play in TCU's final game of the campaign. However, he played in a limited role, seeing just eight snaps and no targets. Small ends his freshman campaign having caught 16 of 23 targets for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 12 Small (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at BYU.

Impact Small has only two opportunities for regular-season action before TCU's 2025 team ends its current campaign. The team will play at Houston for Week 13 on Nov. 22 and against Cincinnati for Week 14 on Nov. 29.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 11 Small (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Iowa State.

Impact Even with the benefit of a bye week, Small will log at least one more DNP to his 2025 season. It will continue Nov. 15, when the TCU team prepares for a visit to BYU, one of the Big 12 Conference's best this season.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Small (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at West Virginia.

Impact Small was listed as doubtful earlier in the week, but the wideout won't be suiting up this weekend. His next chance to return to the gridiron will come against Iowa State on Nov. 8 after the bye week.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 9 Small (undisclosed) is doubtful for Saturday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Small didn't play in the Week 8 win over Baylor. The wideout should be targeted early and often if he's available to play Saturday, but the doubtful tag suggests his chances of suiting are slim at the moment.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Week 8 Small (undisclosed) did not play during TCU's 42-36 win Saturday against Baylor.

Impact As a result of Small's latest DNP, his earliest availability will be pushed to Oct. 25, when TCU and West Virginia are scheduled to square up at WVU. Having logged a season-high 13 targets and 101 receiving yards in his last game, he is looking to continue the positive momentum.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not play Week 8 Small (undisclosed) did not play during TCU's 42-36 win Saturday against Baylor.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially game-time decision Small (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Even though Small was probable for the Baylor-TCU game, his updated status downgrades him to questionable as the Horned Frogs will push his availability until right before their upcoming matchup. Having logged over 100 receiving yards his last game, he will look to continue the momentum.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Small (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against Baylor.

Impact Small was initially listed as questionable for this Week 8 matchup, but the bump to probable suggests that the wideout might have a bigger chance of suiting up Sunday than initially expected. The freshman has 16 catches for 186 yards and two scores across five games this season.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Small (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Small, who is coming off his breakout performance versus Kansas State where he caught six passes (on 13 targets) for 101 yards, is now listed as questionable for Week 8. It's currently unclear what injury he's dealing with. It's a tough blow for him coming off his breakout, but he still has a decent chance to suit up versus Baylor.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high 13 targets in loss Small gathered in 6 of 13 targets for 101 yards during Saturday's 41-28 defeat versus Kansas State.

Impact Small, a true freshman, had a career day with his first 100-yard receiving performance on a season-high 13 targets. With TCU dealing with some injuries in the wide receiver room, it has opened an opportunity for Small to gain some chemistry with QB Josh Hoover. Look for Small to build on this strong performance when the team hosts Baylor next week.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Avery Johnson's three TD passes and two defensive scores lift K-State over TCU 41-28

Avery Johnson threw three touchdown passes—two to Garrett Oakley—and Kansas State added two defensive touchdowns to defeat TCU 41-28

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Hoover tosses 4 TDs as TCU follows win over Belichick by beating Abilene Christian 41-21

Josh Hoover threw for 337 yards and four touchdowns, two to freshman Ed Small, and TCU beat Football Championship Subdivision member Abilene Christian 42-21

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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Jaden Craig throws 3 TD passes as sluggish TCU pulls away from Arkansas State 31-7

Jaden Craig leads TCU to bounceback win over Grambling State 63-7

Avery Johnson's three TD passes and two defensive scores lift K-State over TCU 41-28

Hoover tosses 4 TDs as TCU follows win over Belichick by beating Abilene Christian 41-21