TCU quarterback Max Duggan, who led the Horned Frogs to a 12-1 record and the program’s first berth in the College Football Playoff, announced Sunday night that he will enter the 2023 NFL Draft.
The Heisman finalist will play in the CFP before he bids farewell to TCU. The No. 3 Horned Frogs will battle No. 2 Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl in one semifinal game Dec. 31. The winning side will advance to the national title game against No. 1 Georgia or No. 4 Ohio State.
“Being a student athlete at TCU has been the greatest experience of my life,” Duggan wrote in a lengthy social media post. “It has helped me develop as a football player, earn a degree and become a better man.
“My experience at TCU and, in turn, Amon G. Carter Stadium has been filled with great memories, passion and pride. I have learned many lessons through the highs and the lows. I’ve built lifelong relationships that will last forever. …
“In light of my appreciation, I will be declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft. But first, we still have business to take care of.”
Duggan began the 2022 season by losing a quarterback competition to teammate Chandler Morris, but when Morris went down with an injury, Duggan took his second chance and ran with it.
Duggan has completed 64.9 percent of his passes for 3,321 yards, 30 touchdowns and just four interceptions. He’s added 404 rushing yards and six scores on the ground.
The surprise season led Duggan to finish runner-up to Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams for the Heisman Trophy. He received 188 first-place votes and a total of 1,420 points on the ballot but was a distant second to Williams.
Behind Duggan, TCU went 12-0 in the regular season before losing to Kansas State in overtime in the Big 12 title game.
In four seasons at TCU, Duggan has amassed 9,241 passing yards, 71 touchdown passes and another 25 touchdowns rushing.
–Field Level Media