Baylor transfer portal tracker: Every player coming in and out of the program in 2026

The transfer portal is set to open on Friday Jan. 2 and will run through Jan. 16. Baylor has seen attrition following its 5-7 season. The Bears have lost some notable players on the defensive side of the football, and after losing QB Sawyer Robertson and their core playmakers like TE Michael Trigg, WR Josh Cameron, WR Ashtyn Hawkins, and WR Kole Wilson, Baylor will have to look toward the portal to bring in talent.

This transfer portal tracker will be updated every time Baylor loses a player or gains a player via the transfer portal.

All Incoming Transfers to Baylor

Position breakdown of playing departing the program:

QB: 1
WR: 4
OL: 6
Edge: 2
DL: 5
LB: 2
CB: 4
S: 1

OL Logan Moore (UAB): Moore comes to Baylor after starting for the Blazers at RT this season. He has two years of eligibility remaining. Read more on Moore HERE.

CB Stilton McKelvey (New Mexico State): The junior CB wrapped up his first season with New Mexico State. He had 18 tackles, two TFLs, six pass deflections and one interception in 2025. He transferred to New Mexico State from New Mexico Military Institute, where he played his first two seasons. Read more on McKelvey HERE.

CB Devon Jordan (Oklahoma): Jordan comes to Baylor with two years of eligibility remaining. He played in every game for the Sooners this past season and was a high-end recruit in the 2024 class. Read more on Jordan HERE.

DL Kamren Kitchens (Texas State): Kitchens was the first pull for Dave Aranda for the defensive line. He comes from Texas State, where he recorded 14 tackles last year. Read more on Kitchens HERE.

OL Nate Kibble (Texas): The former Longhorn played two years at Texas, while redshirting his freshman season. He will have three years of eligibility remaining to use and projects as a right guard. Read more on Kibble HERE.

OL Asher Hale (South Alabama): Hale is the third offensive lineman that has come to Waco from the portal. Hale started at RG this season and should be in the rotation next year. You can read more on Hale HERE.

DL Jamaal Whyce (Marshall): After spending three seasons at South Carolina, Whyce transferred to Marshall where he was a top player on the defense. Now he will head to Baylor to finish his career. Read more on Whyce HERE.

LB JJ Shelton (Arkansas): Baylor was originally in on Shelton's recruitment but he went to Arkansas instead. After one season, he is now a Bear after committing to the program. Read more on Shelton HERE.

Edge Ryan Davis (Kansas State): Davis spent two season at Kansas State, but he will follow Joe Klanderman to Baylor. He was one of the best pass rushers on the Wildcats last season. Read more on Davis HERE.

QB DJ Lagway (Florida): The prodigal's son came home. After spending two seasons at Florida, Lagway is now a Baylor Bear. Read more on Lagway's commitment HERE.

CB Jayden Rowe (Kansas State): Rowe began his career at Oklahoma before transferring to Kansas State. He will now head to Baylor in hopes of landing a starting job. Read more on Rowe HERE.

Edge Garrick Ponder (Southern Miss.): Ponder comes to Baylor after a sensational 2025 season. Ponder had 11.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks off the edge this year, and is a proven pass rusher. Read more on Ponder HERE.

CB Colby McCalister (Kansas State): An injury prevented McCalister from playing in 2025, but McCalister has seen a lot of playing time in both 2023 and 2024. He is a versatile piece that can play multiple positions. Read more on McCalister HERE.

OT Cole Rhett (Toledo): Rhett comes to Waco after starting the last two years at Toledo playing right tackle. He was a great run blocker but had struggles pass blocking. Read more on Rhett HERE.

DL Zavion Hardy (South Carolina): Hardy had committed to South Florida, but switched and flipped with Baylor. Hardy is a former No. 1 ranked player out of Juco. Read more on Hardy HERE.

S Daniel Cobbs (Kansas State): Cobbs has one year of eligibility remaining and was the Wildcats' starting safety for part of 2025. Cobbs led the team in interceptions gained. Read more on Cobbs HERE.

WR Hardley Gilmore (Kentucky): The former four-star WR is leaving Kentucky after two seasons and heading to Waco. He was the Wildcats' second-leading WR in 2025. Read more on Gilmore HERE.

WR Dre'lon Miller (Colorado): Miller is used to playing with a productive QB after he played with Sheduer Sanders his freshman season. After two years, Miller is heading to Baylor. Miller was a four-star prospect in the 2024 class. Read more about Miller HERE.

DL Daemian Wimberly (UTSA): The former SMU commit played with UTSA the past two seasons. He saw action in 24 games in the past two seasons with the Roadrunners. Read more about Wimberly HERE.

LB Kedrick Walker (Georgia State): Walker played one season with Georgia State after he transferred from Juco. Walker was the third-leading tackler on the team in 2025. Read more on Walker HERE.

WR Gavin Freeman (Oklahoma State): Beginning his career with the Oklahoma Sooners, Freeman transferred to Stillwater, where he played the past two seasons. Freeman can run, catch, and return kicks. Read more on Freeman HERE.

OL Yakiri Walker (Memphis): Walker played three seasons at UConn, one at Colorado, and one at Memphis before coming to Baylor. He brings a load of experience and started every game in 2025. Read more on Walker HERE.

DL Jordan Mack (Coastal Carolina): Mack comes to Waco after spending one season at Coastal Carolina. He had previously played for Seton Hill for two seasons. Mack played both nose tackle and defensive end this past season.

WR DeBraun Hampton (Florida): Hampton is a former teammate of DJ Lagway's, who played together in high school. Hampton played two seasons with the Gators, but saw little playing time. He will have three years of eligibility remaining to use with the Bears. Read more about Hampton HERE.

OL Lawson Petty (UIW): Petty started at both LG and RG and will come in to compete at both spots this upcoming season. Read more about Petty HERE.

All Departures from Baylor via the Transfer Portal

Position breakdown of playing departing the program:

QB: 1
RB: 2
TE: 1
OL: 5
Edge: 4
DL: 4
LB: 4
CB: 2
S: 5
K: 1

LB Phoenix Jackson: Jackson played in just three games for Baylor this season before sustaining a season-ending injury. The transfer was expected to play a big role for Baylor, but it didn't transpire. You can read more on Jackson HERE.

LB Jeremy Evans: Evans was forced into playing time with all the injuries on the Baylor defense. He was mostly a rotational piece and will now look to go somewhere where he can start. You can read more about Evans HERE.

CB Caden Jenkins: The former freshman All-American was dismissed from the program for breaking team rules. Jenkins entered the portal and will now search for a new school. You can read more about Jenkins HERE.

S DJ Coleman: Coleman was a starter for the Baylor defense and a top-five tackler on the team. It's not going to be easy to replace his production, but the Bears will attempt to. You can read more about Coleman HERE.

OL Wes Tucker

DL Tonga Lolohea

RB Joseph Dodds: Dodds was behind three Baylor RBs this season, but due to injuries, he saw 26 carries. He will look to go somewhere where he can star. You can read more on Dodds HERE.

DL Dk Kalu: The sophomore saw eight games of action for Baylor this season, but wasn't overly productive. Kalu showed flashes of potential but didn't materialize this season. You can read more about Kalu HERE.

OL Sean Thompkins: Thompkins was inserted into the starting lineup this season for the struggling Sidney Fugar. Thompkins had his share of struggles, however. You can read more about Thompkins HERE.

OL Joe Crocker: The former Louisville Cardinal transferred into Waco this season, but Crocker didn't get much of a chance. You can read more on Crocker HERE.

LB Ke'Breion Winston: The former three-star wrapped up his freshman season with Baylor. He saw four games of action. Read more on Winston HERE.

DL Ronnie Mageo: Mageo appeared in four games for Baylor this season as a rotational piece. You can read more about Mageo HERE.

S Cameren Jenkins: The brother of Caden Jenkings, Cameren also opted to enter the portal. He transferred in from UNLV, but didn't make much of an impact with Baylor. Read more on Jenkins HERE.

TE Kelsey Johnson: Johnson saw 22 career games for Baylor, but was behind both Michael Trigg and Matthew Klopfenstein. You can read more on Johnson HERE.

LB Keaton Thomas: The massive loss was Thomas. The star LB was the leading tackler for Baylor in back-to-back years. He will big one of the top targets in the portal. Read more on Thomas HERE.

Edge Kamauryn Morgan: Morgan was the crown jewel of Baylor's 2025 recruiting class. He played a lot of football for Baylor and was in line for a major role in 2026. Read more on Morgan HERE.

S KJ Makins: Makins came to Baylor this past offseason but didn't see any game action. You can read more on Makins HERE.

S Kris Wokomah

OL Coleton Price: The veteran center has started for Baylor for three years, but is set to leave Waco. Read more on Price HERE.

Edge Matthew Fobbs-White: After one season in Waco, Fobbs-White is transferring. He was listed as the No. 2 pass rusher on the team. Read more on his exit HERE.

Edge Corey Kelly

QB Walker White: White lasted one season in Waco after he transferred to Baylor from Auburn. Read more on White HERE.

OL Colton Thomasson

Edge Emar'rion Winston: The former Oregon Duck lasted one season in Waco. He was the most productive defensive player in terms of sacking the opposition. Read more on Winston HERE.

RB Bryson Washington: Arguably the biggest loss for Baylor this cycle, save for Keaton Thomas. Washington was a 1,000-yard rusher in 2024, and injuries hampered him this season. Baylor will now have to rely on Caden Knighten, Dawson Pendergrass, and Michael Turner in 2026. Read more on Washington HERE.

S Carl Williams: Williams burst onto the scene in 2023 as one of the top freshmen in the county. But injuries have plagued Williams the past two seasons, and he played in just one game in 2025. Read more on Williams HERE.

CB Caldra Williford: Williford played just one season with Baylor. He came to the Bears from Murray State and Tennessee Tech. Williford finished the 2025 season with 16 tackles for Baylor. Read more on Williford HERE.

DT Samu Taumanupepe: After two seasons at Texas A&M, Taumanupepe transferred to Baylor for the 2025 year, but rarely saw playing time. After one season in Waco, he is back in the portal. Read more on Taumanupepe HERE.

K Connor Hawkins: The redshirt freshman entered the portal after a stellar first year kicking for Baylor. He earned All-Big 12 honors and kicked two game-winning kicks. Read more on about Hawkins HERE.

All Incoming Transfers to Baylor

All Departures from Baylor via the Transfer Portal

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