TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY — QB
3.56 GPA — Economics
Head Coach: Sonny Dykes | Athletics Director: Mike Buddie
Faculty Athletics Representative: Dr. Eric Simanek
A record-setting quarterback, Jaden Craig has brought the same competitive drive that defined his Harvard career to TCU. The Montclair, New Jersey, native becomes TCU's fourth NFF National Scholar-Athlete and first since 1981.
Craig graduated from Harvard in December 2025 with a degree in economics and a 3.56 GPA. A two-time CSC Academic All-District selection, he earned FCS ADA Academic All-Star recognition and was named to the 2025 NFF Hampshire Honor Society. He is continuing his studies in economics at TCU.
A three-year letterman at Harvard and a two-time finalist for the Walter Payton Award as the top player in the FCS, Craig earned First Team All-Ivy League honors in 2025 and Second Team recognition in 2024. He received the 2025 New England Football Writers Association's Harry Agganis/Harold Zimman Award as the region's most outstanding player across all divisions.
Craig left Harvard as the program's career leader in passing yards (6,074) and touchdown passes (52), setting single-season records in 2025 with 208 completions, 2,869 passing yards and 25 touchdown passes. Through six games at TCU in 2026, he has completed 129 of 193 passes (66.8%) for 1,694 yards and 10 touchdowns. His 282.3 passing yards per game rank third in the Big 12 and 12th nationally.
Craig helped Harvard capture three consecutive Ivy League championships, culminating in a 9-2 season and FCS playoff appearance in 2025, the program's most victories since 2015. After transferring to TCU in January 2026, he quickly established himself as a leader, earning the respect of his new teammates and being named a captain just months after arriving on campus.
Beyond football, Craig participated in numerous community outreach events during his time at Harvard. His academic accomplishments, record-setting performances and immediate impact at TCU reflect his leadership skills that have allowed him to excel both on and off the field.
(All stats through Oct. 17 games.)
