File QB-80 · National rank 1019 · 2027 class
Jaden Craig
6'3"Height
230 lbWeight
My Grade
5.6/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.3 Floor
range 0.5
Ceiling 5.8
5.8/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.2
5.3/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.3
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (QB1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.2) · Big 12 draft-temper · QB premium.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.3.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Harvard transfer) — 108 pass yds, 25 TD/7 INT, 78 rush yds/3 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Jul 9, 2026Sonny Dykes Says TCU’s Next Step Starts With Culture, Leadership, and Jaden Craig - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Jul 9, 2026Jaden Craig, Ben Taylor-Whitfield, Say Leadership Is Fueling TCU's Push Toward the 2026 Season. - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Apr 12, 2026A Clean Slate: How Jaden Craig Can Clean Up The Horned Frogs' Turnover Issues - Sports Illustrated
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Sports Illustrated Mar 25, 2026Jaden Craig Ready to Prove Himself as TCU's Quarterback - Sports Illustrated
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The Harvard Crimson Nov 19, 2025Scouting Report: Does Jaden Craig Have an NFL Future? - The Harvard Crimson