Hejny switches commitment to TCU

Editor's note: This story was re-written for the print version of The Community News and the updated story is below, followed by the original post.

Those who were looking forward to watching Aledo Bearcats quarterback Hauss Hejny play in college will have a lot more access now. This past week Hejny, a junior, announced he is switching his college commitment from Duke to TCU.

“After much consideration, I'm proud to announce my commitment to Texas Christian University. As someone who has grown up with purple in my blood, becoming a Horned Frog is a lifelong dream come true,” Hejny tweeted.

Hejny said the decision to change schools came because “Everything just seemed to line up.”

One thing that factored into his decision was a previous relationship with new TCU quarterbacks analyst Mark Cala and offensive coordinator Kendall Briles from when they were at Arkansas.

“I just felt good that I am the quarterback they want to build my class around and they saw me as their top guy,” Hejny said.

Hejny said there were several other college programs with whom he had built a great relationship, but that in the end this was a business decision that was best for him and his family.

“I felt like I wanted to lead my class by being the first commitment and help start building my class out,” he said, adding, “not to mention it’s where I’ve always dreamed of going.

“That aside, I was looking for the best path to get on the field as a quarterback, good players and coaches around me. TCU, I felt, at the end had the best situation. They are coming off a national championship game appearance and I feel like we can build a special class off of that.”

Hejny led the Bearcats back from an 0-2 start to the season to a 14-2 record and the 2022 Class 5A Division I state championship. He was named the MVP of the state title game after rushing 10 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns and completing 11 of 14 passes for 176 yards and two more TD in a 52-14 win over College Station. In all, he rushed for 1,276 yards and 15 TD while throwing for 2,092 yards and 20 scores with just seven interceptions.

Hejny was the MVP of District 3-5A Division I after leading the Bearcats to a 15th consecutive district championship and extending their league winning streak to a national record 111 straight dating to 2007.

“I’m blessed and fortunate to be in this position,” Hejny said. “I’m just thankful for my parents, teammates and coaches that have stuck with me. Aledo is special and I’m just really excited to lock in on my senior year.”

Original version posted April 7:

Aledo junior quarterback Hauss Hejny announced on Twitter Thursday that he is switching his commitment from Duke to TCU.

"After much consideration, I'm proud to announce my commitment to Texas Christian University. As someone who has grown up with purple in my blood, becoming a Horned Frog is a lifelong dream come true," Hejny tweeted. "I know that my success is not mine alone. I owe everything to God's grace and guidance, as well as my incredible support system of family, friends and coaches who have believed in me every step of the way. To the coaches who have been a part of my recruiting journey, thank you for your time and investment in me and my family. I can't wait to begin this next chapter as a Horned Frog and make all of you proud."

Hejny led the Bearcats back from an 0-2 start to the season to a 14-2 record and the 2022 Class 5A Division I state championship. He was named the MVP of the state title game after rushing 10 times for 142 yards and two touchdowns and completing 11 of 14 passes for 176 yards and two more TD in a 52-14 win over College Station. In all, he rushed for 1,276 yards and 15 TD while throwing for 2,092 yards and 20 scores with just seven interceptions.

Hejny was the MVP of District 3-5A Division I after leading the Bearcats to a 15th consecutive district championship and extending their league winning streak to a national record 111 straight dating to 2007.

Hejny originally committed to Duke in January.