Four-star Texas wide receiver London Smith stays loyal to the Baylor Bears and earns high praise from coach Dave Aranda on Signing Day as the Bears’ top 2026 receiver and a likely early contributor in Waco.
The Baylor Bears' 2026 recruiting class has fallen to last among Texas programs after key flips to Michigan and Texas. With just 12 commits and a 5-7 season, coach Dave Aranda must rely on the transfer portal to stabilize the roster and regain momentum.
A legacy recruit, 4-star WR London Smith, has signed with Baylor. Smith posted over 1,400 receiving yards and 24 TDs in senior season at Waco (TX) University High.
Rising 2028 linebacker recruit Shamar Evans has the Baylor Bears in his top six schools after a standout sophomore season, giving the Bears a chance for a key long-term recruiting win as they battle to stabilize future classes.
The Baylor Bears have made the final five for elite JUCO star defensive lineman David Chukwuemeka, the No. 3 junior college recruit in the 2026 class. His upcoming decision arrives as the Bears scramble to recover from multiple recent recruiting flips.
The Baylor football program has suffered yet another loss on the recruiting trail. 2026 OL Marcus Page Jr. decommitted from the Bears and flipped to the Rice Owls.
Baylor’s offense showed big-play ability but inconsistent execution throughout a 5–7 season. Turnovers, injuries, and late collapses defined 2025. Here’s how each position group graded out.
Baylor Bears star receiver Josh Cameron went from unrecruited walk-on to all-time top-10 performer in program history. As his career comes to a close, he reflects on his journey and Dave Aranda’s belief in him following a breakout senior season.
The Baylor Bears lost two key 2026 commits in 72 hours, dropping its class ranking and amplifying fan frustration as questions grow about the program’s direction under head coach Dave Aranda after a disappointing 5-7 season.
Baylor QB Sawyer Robertson, WR Josh Cameron and TE Michael Trigg have accepted invitations on Sunday to play in the prestigious Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL in January.
With the 2025-2026 season over for the Baylor Bears, Dave Aranda and company must immediately shift focus to their recruiting efforts to retool their roster for next season.
