The 2025 quarterback landscape has undergone a major shift with the commitment of Rivals250 prospect Ty Hawkins to SMU. Ranked as the No. 159 overall player and No. 4 dual-threat quarterback in his class, Hawkins had been committed to TCU since June 2023.
Hawkins, now at IMG Academy, is the headlining piece of SMU’s 2025 class, which includes five four-star prospects, four of whom are from Dallas. The Mustangs targeted him to fill the void left by Keelon Russell, who committed to Alabama earlier in the summer. During his visit, SMU’s plans for him resonated with Hawkins and led him to commit.
After staying in touch with the coaching staff and reflecting on his official visit, Hawkins felt that SMU offered him the best opportunity to play early and excel in the ACC. He expressed his trust in coach Deriq King and coach Rhett Lashlee, believing that he would fit well in their offensive system.
Hawkins revealed that he made his decision to commit to SMU over TCU within the past few days after visiting both schools extensively. While he had nothing negative to say about TCU, he ultimately felt that SMU was a better fit for him moving forward based on his high school career at San Antonio (Texas) Johnson where he demonstrated skills on the field throwing for over 4,200 yards and 54 touchdowns while also rushing for nearly 1,900 yards and 24 touchdowns.