Social media explodes following elite DL Jamarion Carlton committing to Baylor
It was a major win for Dave Aranda on Thursday. Baylor beat out powers such as Texas, LSU, and Texas Tech to land one of the top defensive linemen in all of college football. Four-star Jamarion Carlton picked Baylor to continue his collegiate career.
The 6-foot-4, 260-pound lineman is from Temple (TX) and is ranked as the 39th-best player in the 2026 class. He is also listed as the No. 4 defensive lineman, per the Composite.
Prior to picking Baylor, it appeared he was either Texas or Texas Tech bound. But as the days moved closer to making his decision, the Bears picked up a ton of steam. Crystal Balls and predictions favored Baylor, and that was the end result.
Following Carlton's commitment, social media exploded. Here are some of the best reactions out there.
BREAKING: Elite 2026 EDGE Jamarion Carlton has Committed to Baylor, he tells me for @rivals
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 10, 2025
The 6’5 265 EDGE from Temple, TX chose the Bears over Texas, LSU, and Texas Tech
“They’re building something good and I want to be a part of it.”https://t.co/e8gFDOhia2 pic.twitter.com/Y59Qqtui0G
2026 4⭐️ EDGE Jamarion Carlton has COMMITTED to #Baylor. Carlton chose the Bears over Texas, Texas Tech, and LSU. He is the 4th highest composite commit in Baylor history. #SicEm #Committed pic.twitter.com/wzRQn7Lwu0
— Baylor Football Recruiting News (@SicemRecruiting) July 10, 2025
Four-star Temple defensive lineman Jamarion Carlton (@JamarionC26) picks Baylor over Texas, LSU and Texas Tech.
— Zach Smith (@ByZachSmith) July 10, 2025
He becomes one of the highest-ranked recruits in school history. pic.twitter.com/z9YxBU1Fqi
live footage of Dave Aranda after the Jamarion Carlton commitment 🤯 pic.twitter.com/5ZiC5ehw6E
— Rob Wright’s Dad’s Burner (@baylorbigxii) July 10, 2025
Had the pleasure of talking to Baylor’s newest commit, Jamarion Carlton today.
— will boles (@_willboles) July 10, 2025
“You’re getting a dog.”🐶
Carlton should have an immediate impact when he gets to Baylor next fall.#SicEm🐻 pic.twitter.com/HFFhXYvLK0
Here is my full interview with the newest Baylor commit Jamarion Carlton (@JamarionC26). #SicEm pic.twitter.com/CEA9A2xbY9
— Royden Ogletree (@roydenogletree) July 10, 2025
“If he were to move into five-star territory, that would put him squarely into the picture to potentially be the No. 1 commit ever in Baylor history from a composite standpoint.”
— Baylor Bears on SicEm365 (@SicEm365) July 10, 2025
Listen to Grayson discuss Jamarion Carlton, Baylor’s latest big-time addition to the ‘26 class🐻👇 pic.twitter.com/yymIOT9h4E
With the addition of 4 ⭐️ Jamarion Carlton, Baylor has the highest average recruit grade in the Big 12.
— JB (@JhiBaylor) July 10, 2025
The average will get higher tomorrow👀
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