Baylor star receiver shares heartfelt message after playing last collegiate game
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Despite rough beginnings, wide receiver Josh Cameron never hid from his story. He thrived because of it. The former walk-on who arrived at Baylor without a single scholarship offer ended his career as one of the most productive receivers in program history. And as he reflected on that journey, his message was simple: “It means everything to me. I’m Baylor for life.”
20 seniors take to the field on Saturday for @BUFootball - maybe none more impactful over the last two years than @Josh_Cameron34. From walk-on to #Baylor's leading receiver, I asked Cameron what BU has meant to him:
— Parker Rehm (@parker_rehm) November 25, 2025
"Baylor means the world to me. Just the fact that Coach Aranda… pic.twitter.com/iC3QnWX3Rt
From Overlooked Walk-On to Trusted Star
Cameron’s rise is the type coaches point to when describing the culture they want and the players who define it. Coming out of high school, he was ignored by recruiters and left with no Division I options. Baylor was his bet on himself, a chance to chase the only dream he ever truly had.
Head coach Dave Aranda remembered that belief long before the rest of the Big 12 caught on. “Whatever circumstances there is, he rises to the occasion, and he does in such a way that exudes class and integrity,” Aranda said ahead of the Utah game. “He’s so representative of everything that Baylor is about.”
Head coach Dave Aranda on what wide receiver Josh Cameron means to the program:
— Baylor Bears on SicEm365 (@SicEm365) November 25, 2025
"Whatever circumstance there is, he rises to the occasion, and he does in such a way that exudes class and integrity. He’s so representative of everything that Baylor is about.”#SicEm🐻 pic.twitter.com/p0wi8wpSJN
Cameron rewarded that trust with production, physicality, and consistency. At 6-foot-1 and 224 pounds, he became one of the most reliable chain-movers in the conference, pairing strong hands with a fearless approach over the middle. Over time, the former walk-on turned into a centerpiece of the Baylor offense.
A Senior Season That Cemented His Legacy
The 2025 season was Cameron’s best. He led the team with 69 catches for 872 yards and nine touchdowns, finishing with 12.64 yards per reception and emerging as Sawyer Robertson’s most trusted target. Six of those touchdowns came in his final five games, a stretch that underscored both his reliability and his growth.
His performance against Utah was his defining senior moment. Cameron posted 13 catches for 165 yards and two touchdowns, repeatedly giving Baylor a chance to claw back into the game. It was the type of outing that showed exactly why NFL scouts took notice.
That consistency earned him an invitation to the Panini Senior Bowl alongside Robertson and tight end Michael Trigg. For a player who once had no path at all, the chance to showcase his skills for NFL coaches and general managers is a testament to years of steady development.
One of the Most Productive Careers in Baylor History
Cameron walks away with a résumé that belongs to Baylor’s all-time greats. He ranks eighth in career receptions with 170, seventh in career receiving touchdowns with 21, and 11th in receiving yards with 2,236. Few players in school history transformed themselves more.
But when Cameron talks about his legacy, he focuses less on numbers and more on gratitude. “Coming out of high school, I wasn’t supposed to be here,” he said. “To have Coach Aranda believe in me from the start, it means everything. I love this place. I’m always going to come back.”
For Baylor, his career became a blueprint. For Cameron, it became a dream fulfilled.
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