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Baylor secures its first LB commitment out of the transfer portal

Baylor secures its first LB commitment out of the transfer portal

Baylor is on a bit of a tear in getting commitments out of the transfer portal -- and it's needed. After losing some key linebackers like Keaton Thomas, Phoenix Jackson, and Jeremy Evans, the Bears landed their first linebacker out of the portal on Wednesday.

Bryson Washington News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 7
Baylor lands 2026 RB commit following Bryson Washington leaving the program

Baylor lands 2026 RB commit following Bryson Washington leaving the program

Bryson Washington was one of the best running backs in 2024, but 2025 was an injury-plagued season for the former Bear. Following Baylor's 2025 season, Washington shockingly entered the transfer portal.

Jackie Marshall News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 7

Baylor adds veteran pass rusher from Marshall out of the transfer portal

Both Dave Aranda and Joe Klanderman emphasized that both the offensive and defensive lines would be a priority for Baylor in the transfer portal. Obviously, the Bears need talent everywhere -- along with finding a prized quarterback.

Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / January 7

Baylor Just Made a Stellar Defensive Line Addition

Baylor just pulled off one of the more intriguing defensive line additions in the early cycle with the commitment of Marshall defensive lineman Jamaal Whyce.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 7
Baylor loses fourth defensive back to the portal

Baylor loses fourth defensive back to the portal

One step forward, one step back for the Baylor Bears football program as the topsy-turvy transfer portal world continues to spin. After landing transfer

Carl Williams News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 7
Baylor loses another key contributor from the secondary

Baylor loses another key contributor from the secondary

It wasn't the year safety Carl Williams envisioned -- for multiple reasons. Williams went from being one of the top defensive players on the team in both 2023 and 2024 to having an injury-riddled season in 2025.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6
Baylor gains late commitment in the 2026 recruiting class

Baylor gains late commitment in the 2026 recruiting class

After losing several key linebackers to the transfer portal, like Keaton Thomas, Phoenix Jackson, and Jeremy Evans, it was clear that Baylor needed to make waves via the transfer portal.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6
Baylor offers one of the best 2026 LB in central Texas

Baylor offers one of the best 2026 LB in central Texas

The Baylor Bears have needs at the linebacker position going into the 2026 season and offered a scholarship to one of the best linebackers in central Texas.

Baylor Bears News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6
Baylor adds their fourth commitment from the transfer portal

Baylor adds their fourth commitment from the transfer portal

The Baylor Bears have taken their lumps in this mass hysteria known as the transfer portal. Dave Aranda and his staff have gotten commitments from four players so far, including the most recent addition of former Texas State defensive tackle Kamren Washington.

College Football News / Baylor Bears on SI / January 6
Baylor lands standout corner from New Mexico State

Baylor lands standout corner from New Mexico State

The Baylor Bears football program has lost a ton of talent via the transfer portal since it officially opened last Friday. Fortunately, Dave Aranda and staff can make up for the losses by gaining commitments from the transfer portal.

Baylor Bears News / Hoops Rumors / December 30
NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

NCAA says players who signed NBA contracts won't be granted eligibility

Although the NCAA has granted four years of college eligibility to 2023 second-round pick James Nnaji, who recently enrolled at Baylor, players who have signed NBA contracts will remain ineligible to play college basketball.

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Baylor Bears News / Heartland College Sports / December 22
Baylor Loses Star LB Keaton Thomas to the Transfer Portal

Baylor Loses Star LB Keaton Thomas to the Transfer Portal

Baylor is losing one of its most reliable defenders, with linebacker Keaton Thomas officially entering the transfer portal. It’s a big loss, plain and simple.

College Basketball (W) News / Yardbarker / December 14
No. 2 Texas puts on defensive masterclass in win over No. 13 Baylor

No. 2 Texas puts on defensive masterclass in win over No. 13 Baylor

The second-ranked Texas Longhorns had four ranked wins to their credit coming into Sunday, and there was not much standing in their way of a fifth such win against No. 13 Baylor.

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