TCU has added another name to its recruiting board, this time reaching into the 2027 class for Iowa Colony defensive lineman Charles Egbo.
Egbo announced the offer Sept. 19 after talking with TCU head coach Sonny Dykes, giving the Horned Frogs a chance to get in the mix as his recruitment keeps building. The Iowa Colony standout already has a verbal commitment to Texas State, a pledge he made in June, but the latest interest from TCU and Houston has given him more options.
The new offer doesn’t change his current commitment, but it does show how quickly his profile is expanding. Texas State still has the original edge in the race, while TCU and Houston have both stepped in with fresh attention.
Egbo is listed as a defensive lineman, though there’s some variation in how recruiting services measure him. On3 has him at 6-foot-4 and 275 pounds, while Dave Campbell’s Texas Football lists him at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds.
The rankings paint the picture of a prospect still being evaluated. On3 has Egbo at No. 2,234 nationally, No. 226 among defensive linemen and No. 293 in Texas. Dave Campbell’s Texas Football recently gave him a three-star rating and pointed to his length and explosiveness on defense, while also noting he could contribute on either side of the line.
That kind of versatility is part of what makes him interesting to college staffs. Even with defensive lineman listed next to his name, his physical tools and experience give coaches room to think about where he might fit long term.
TCU’s push for Egbo fits into a broader recruiting pattern as the program continues to work Texas prospects across multiple classes. The Frogs recently offered Lake Dallas freshman wide receiver Ben Cornist and are also pursuing four-star 2028 receiver Jacolby Campbell. They’ve also built relationships with players like Vernon linebacker Tyce Payne, another defender weighing his future options.
Egbo’s own message after the offer captured the moment: “After a great conversation with @CoachSonnyDykes I'm blessed to recieve my 8th D1 Offer from @TCUFootball @coachrgarza @DubG18 @ICHSBOOSTER @IC_PioneersFB pic.twitter.com/8yC6F5ovoI”
For TCU, the next move is simple: keep the relationship going and keep tracking how Egbo develops at Iowa Colony. He’s still committed to Texas State, but the Horned Frogs have now entered the conversation, and that matters in a recruitment that’s clearly picking up steam.
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