Kari Ashley News, Rumors, Updates - TCU Horned Frogs

Stays involved in quieter role Ashley reeled in all three targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 22-16 win versus Kansas.

Impact Ashley wasn't the focal point of TCU's offense in the comeback win over Kansas, but he still found ways to contribute with four total touches. After several weeks of elite fantasy production, this was more of a complementary performance as the Horned Frogs leaned on their defense and Jaden Craig's legs to erase a halftime deficit. Even with the reduced workload, Ashley remains one of the conference's premier tight end options.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Ashley (undisclosed) is set to suit up for Saturday's matchup versus Kansas, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley will be available for the Horned Frogs despite carrying an injury tag earlier in the week. The 6-foot-4 senior has burst onto the scene with TCU after failing to see the field during his time with Georgia Tech. Ashley, who has managed 35 receptions for 510 yards and four touchdowns across seven games, will look to keep building on a standout campaign against KU.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Ashley (undisclosed) is considered probable for Saturday's game versus Kansas, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley is trending in the right direction to play Saturday after initially being ruled questionable. He's coming off his third 100-yard receiving performance of the season and figures to be busy once again against Kansas.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Status murky versus Kansas Ashley (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's contest versus Kansas, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley's availability is uncertain for Saturday after coming off a Week 8 performance against West Virginia, in which he hauled in six receptions for 118 yards. The tight end has the next few days to recover, but if he is unavailable, Ka'Morreun Pimpton is positioned to see more snaps.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as elite fantasy tight end Ashley tallied six receptions (on seven targets) for 118 yards during Saturday's 24-20 defeat versus West Virginia.

Impact Ashley recorded his third 100-yard receiving game of the season and another reminder that he has become one of the most productive tight ends in college fantasy football. Ashley has now seen at least seven targets in three of his last four games, giving him the combination of volume and big-play ability that fantasy managers crave at the position.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock versus West Virginia Ashley (undisclosed) will be in uniform for Saturday's clash with West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley has been a regular target for TCU's starting quarterback Jaden Craig, so barring setbacks, he should get the chance to log some receptions in Week 8. For 2026, his season-low in catches is three from the Horned Frogs' regular-season opener. Since then, he has logged 29 receptions (on 37 targets) for 392 yards and four touchdowns. With that production, unsurprisingly, Ashley has been among college football's best tight ends.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Ashley's probable tag bodes well for his chances of playing during this week's contest as he tended an undisclosed injury. The senior tight end's presence will be a boost for the TCU offense as he has reeled in 29 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns across six appearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 8 Ashley (undisclosed) has been given a questionable status for Saturday's clash with West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley's status is up in the air for Saturday, as he holds a questionable designation on TCU's initial injury report. The tight end has been a reliable target this season, recording 29 receptions for 392 yards and four touchdowns.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Week 8 Ashley (undisclosed) has been given a questionable status for Saturday's clash with West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Volume remains remarkably stable Ashley hauled in all four targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 17-6 win versus Baylor.

Impact Ashley may have not produced a headline-grabbing stat line against Baylor, but his usage continues to stand out. Ashley has now seen at least four targets in every game this season, giving him one of the most consistent workloads among Big 12 tight ends. Even when TCU's passing attack flows through the wide receivers, Ashley continues to maintain a dependable option in the offense.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Active Saturday Ashley (undisclosed) is no longer listed ahead of Saturday's game versus Baylor, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Ashley, who carried a probable tag earlier in the week, will be available for Saturday's game against Baylor. The 6-foot-4 senior tight end has been dominant for the Horned Frogs this season, tallying 25 receptions for 374 yards and four touchdowns across five outings.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable vs. Baylor Ashley (undisclosed) will most likely play against Baylor on Saturday.

Impact Ashley is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the campaign, Saturday against the Bears, due to an undisclosed injury. The tight end has 25 receptions for 374 yards and four touchdowns so far.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Emerges as TCU's go-to target Ashley gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 108 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 17-10 loss against Brigham Young.

Impact Ashley was the lone bright spot in TCU's passing game against BYU while accounting for more than half of Jaden Craig's passing production. The performance continued an encouraging trend, as Ashley has become a focal point of the offense and one of Craig's most trusted targets when TCU needs a play through the air. Fantasy managers should view Ashley as one of the safest receiving options on the roster moving forward. If TCU continues to struggle establishing consistency offensively, his target share could remain elevated enough to keep him firmly in the TE1 conversation in Big 12 fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bear Bachmeier runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 BYU overcomes loss of LJ Martin to beat TCU 17-10

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier ran for two touchdowns and the No. 10 Cougars survived without injured running back LJ Martin for a 17-10 victory over TCU on a rainy Saturday night

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Emerges as reliable TE option Ashley logged four receptions (on seven targets) for 43 yards during Saturday's 21-13 defeat against UCF.

Impact Ashley continued to be heavily involved in TCU's passing attack, hauling in four catches for 43 yards as one of Jaden Craig's most trusted targets. At a position where consistent volume is hard to find, Ashley's 6.3 targets per game stands out as one of the better usage profiles in the Big 12. Even without a touchdown this week, the steady target share gives him a strong fantasy floor and keeps him firmly in the TE1 conversation.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Emerging as must-add tight end Ashley reeled in all five targets for 87 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-7 victory versus Arkansas State.

Impact Ashley continues to strengthen his case as one of the top waiver-wire tight end additions in college fantasy. He added another touchdown in TCU's rout of Arkansas State and remains a consistent part of Jaden Craig's passing attack. With TCU throwing the ball effectively and supporting multiple pass catchers, Ashley's combination of snap share, target involvement, and red-zone usage makes him a legitimate weekly fantasy starter at a position that often lacks reliable options. As the Horned Frogs enter Big 12 play, his value is clearly trending upward.

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

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

TCU coach Sonny Dykes looking for more from Horned Frogs after back-to-back 9-win seasons

TCU coach Sonny Dykes isn’t satisfied with back-to-back nine-win seasons

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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Bear Bachmeier runs for 2 TDs as No. 10 BYU overcomes loss of LJ Martin to beat TCU 17-10

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

TCU coach Sonny Dykes looking for more from Horned Frogs after back-to-back 9-win seasons