Hooper’s Surging Into TCU’s LB Rotation After a Gritty Comeback
Hudson Hooper is a 6-foot-2, 235-pound TCU linebacker who has steadily climbed from special-teams contributor to a player now listed first at SAM linebacker entering 2026, thanks to his physicality, reliability, and high-motor style.[1][2][3] In 2025, he appeared in all 13 games and logged four total tackles plus a fumble recovery, and TCU’s own coverage highlights his comeback from a torn ACL and meniscus injury in high school—so the appeal here is toughness, upside, and a mentality that coaches tend to trust.[1][3]
