Baylor’s reshaped linebacker room took another turn Thursday as transfer linebacker Phoenix Jackson committed to the Arkansas Razorbacks, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.
The transfer portal has become the college football version of a hardware store. Something’s broken? Go grab a tool. Arkansas did just that, adding two defensive pieces it hopes can help patch leaks that showed up far too often.
Phoenix Jackson Linebacker | 6-0 | 223 | Modesto, Calif. | Central Catholic HS / Fresno State / Baylor At Baylor 2025 (REDSHIRT SENIOR): Played in three games before suffering a season-ending injury … Logged 11 tackles before injury … Recorded eight stops and a quarterback hurry in season opener vs.
ESPN's Adam Rittenberg was the first to report that Baylor LB Phoenix Jackson is set to enter the transfer portal with one year of eligibility remaining.
The Baylor Bears suffered yet another injury to their defense in their Week 4 matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils. Baylor linebacker Travion Barnes went down with an injury during the team's Big 12 opener against Arizona State.
Since losing its season opener to Auburn, Baylor is looking to carry the momentum of its two-game mini-streak into a pivotal Week 4 matchup with Arizona State.
The Baylor Bears may have just lost one of their top linebackers for the rest of the season. On Thursday, the first injury report for Baylor vs Arizona State was released, and Baylor senior linebacker Phoenix Jackson was one of five Bears ruled out for this weekend's game.