TCU Impresses 2028 OT Ty McCurry on Recent Visit

Southlake Carroll standout builds stronger relationship with Horned Frogs coaching staff

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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Southlake Carroll 2028 offensive tackle Ty McCurry, who already holds offers from several schools, recently visited TCU for a Top Target Day event. McCurry had a great time on campus, meeting with coaches like Chris Owens, A.J. Ricker, and new offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis, and was impressed by the program's interest in him and plans for his development.

Why it matters

Landing top in-state offensive line talent like McCurry is crucial for TCU as they look to build a strong 2028 recruiting class. McCurry is considered one of the top OT prospects in Texas for that class, so impressing him on this visit could pay dividends down the road.

The details

During his visit, McCurry was able to meet with several TCU coaches, including assistant player personnel director Chris Owens, offensive line coach A.J. Ricker, and new offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis. The coaches emphasized to McCurry how much of a priority he is for the program and discussed how he could fit into the Horned Frogs' plans. McCurry was particularly impressed by Sammis' background in offensive line development, as that is a key factor for him in his recruitment.

  • McCurry last visited TCU for a gameday visit in 2025.
  • The recent visit was for TCU's Top Target Day event on Sunday.

The players

Ty McCurry

A 2028 offensive tackle prospect from Southlake Carroll High School who already holds offers from several schools including TCU, Baylor, Arkansas, and SMU.

Chris Owens

The assistant player personnel director at TCU who has built a strong relationship with McCurry and was the one to offer him a scholarship.

A.J. Ricker

The offensive line coach at TCU who spent time with McCurry during his visit.

Gordon Sammis

The new offensive coordinator at TCU who has a background in offensive line development, which is a key factor for McCurry in his recruitment.

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What they’re saying

“It was great. I received my offer at camp this summer from Coach Owens. He has done a really good job of staying in touch and letting me know I'm a priority for class of '28. Same for Coach Luce! The camp was so large this summer I wasn't able to meet the rest of the coaches.”

— Ty McCurry, 2028 Offensive Tackle (247Sports)

“Today was also really special because I had my grandfather with me. My aunt (his daughter) attended TCU, so it's definitely a family tradition. Looking forward to continuing to grow my relationship with the coaches and players.”

— Ty McCurry, 2028 Offensive Tackle (247Sports)

“They both talked to me about how they saw me fitting into the program, which meant a lot.”

— Ty McCurry, 2028 Offensive Tackle (247Sports)

“I'm really looking forward to seeing Coach Sammis' coaching style this fall. I've been following him since UConn. That is a huge draw for me. Development and fit is absolutely number one.”

— Ty McCurry, 2028 Offensive Tackle (247Sports)

What’s next

Up next for McCurry are possible visits to Baylor, SMU, Georgia, Clemson and Texas as he continues to evaluate his options.

The takeaway

TCU's ability to make a strong impression on one of the top 2028 offensive line prospects in Texas, Ty McCurry, during this visit shows the program's commitment to building an elite recruiting class. Maintaining this momentum and McCurry's interest will be crucial as he plans to visit several other top programs in the coming months.