Thread to keep track of updates on 2026 recruiting efforts

👀👀👀 @ahunt90 https://t.co/hj9agPAH73

— Coach Khenon Hall (BAYLOR) (@CoachK_Hall) January 26, 2025

Sensational 6….👀👀👀@DDavontrae @Jamarionvincemt @LathanWhisento @26ChaseC @London_Smith1 whewwwww….this some heat right here 🔥🔥🔥@SicemRecruiting pic.twitter.com/EwKM2mA6oj

— Jordan Smith (@_Jordaan17_) January 27, 2025

Sensational 6 to Baylor #SicEm Stay at the Crib

— Coach Khenon Hall (BAYLOR) (@CoachK_Hall) January 28, 2025

4⭐️ WR London Smith has committed to #Baylor following a Junior Day visit on Sunday.

The 6’2, 185-pound prospect chose Baylor over Alabama, Texas A&M, Texas, Georgia, Oregon and TCU among others.

The elite local playmaker is staying HOME! #SicEm

🔗: https://t.co/wQ9BE5V99w pic.twitter.com/TegYJJM7P4

— Grayson Grundhoefer (@GrayGrundhoefer) January 30, 2025

London Smith is the highest-rated prospect from Waco to commit to Baylor since Andrew Billings in 2013. pic.twitter.com/mYzmWfPzjT

— Will Turboff (@WillTurboff) January 30, 2025

Coach Matt Powledge @CoachPowledge is an absolutely beast, he’s been holding down the 254 for a min as the lead recruiter. One of them! One of the best in the game

— Coach Khenon Hall (BAYLOR) (@CoachK_Hall) January 30, 2025

#Baylor now has six blue chip prospects signed in the 2025 class. #SicEm

EDGE Kamauryn Morgan
LB Kaleb Burns (@KalebBurns7_)
RB Michael Turner
WR Taz Williams
RB Caden Knighten
OL Matthew Parker pic.twitter.com/UnpRnFLzzK

— Grayson Grundhoefer (@GrayGrundhoefer) January 29, 2025

Hometown hero.

2026 4-star @WacoUFootball WR London Smith is staying home, announcing his commitment to @BUFootball. #SicEm

More on @London_Smith1 continuing his family's legacy in Waco:https://t.co/Kk7cIILliK

— Dave Campbell's Texas Football — TexasFootball.com (@dctf) January 30, 2025

Four-star cornerback Jamarion Vincent has committed to Baylor over Texas and Kansas State.

Bears have now earned commitments from both of the Top247 Waco natives.

🔗: https://t.co/VHXFs0Pdal pic.twitter.com/SB2HdpcHiC

— Will Turboff (@WillTurboff) January 30, 2025

boognish_bear said:

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Coach Matt Powledge @CoachPowledge is an absolutely beast, he’s been holding down the 254 for a min as the lead recruiter. One of them! One of the best in the game

— Coach Khenon Hall (BAYLOR) (@CoachK_Hall) January 30, 2025

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I guess this explains why he continues to hold a job at Baylor. At least he's good at one part of his job.

bear2be2 said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Coach Matt Powledge @CoachPowledge is an absolutely beast, he’s been holding down the 254 for a min as the lead recruiter. One of them! One of the best in the game

— Coach Khenon Hall (BAYLOR) (@CoachK_Hall) January 30, 2025

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I guess this explains why he continues to hold a job at Baylor. At least he's good at one part of his job.

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This must be it because Aranda has shown little hesitancy to get rid of coordinators.

If he is staying let hope he can learn as he goes.

Dear @Rivals, London Smith commits to Baylor and drops 103 spots the next week with your updated rankings? Clockwork? WTH my email is smoakyhsfb@gmail.com. #SicEm

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) February 3, 2025

boognish_bear said:

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Dear @Rivals, London Smith commits to Baylor and drops 103 spots the next week with your updated rankings? Clockwork? WTH my email is smoakyhsfb@gmail.com. #SicEm

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) February 3, 2025

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I was initially skeptical of Grayson's recruit rankings when I first joined this site since he tends to rank Baylor commits higher than the national sites but I've come to realize that those sites are heavily biased towards blue blood programs.

The best way for the blind eye to evaluate recruits is by checking out their offer list. It will tell you everything you need to know

BigGameBaylorBear said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Dear @Rivals, London Smith commits to Baylor and drops 103 spots the next week with your updated rankings? Clockwork? WTH my email is smoakyhsfb@gmail.com. #SicEm

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) February 3, 2025

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I was initially skeptical of Grayson's recruit rankings when I first joined this site since he tends to rank Baylor commits higher than the national sites but I've come to realize that those sites are heavily biased towards blue blood programs.

The best way for the blind eye to evaluate recruits is by checking out their offer list. It will tell you everything you need to know

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I think the offer list is the most robust method to gauge the talent of a recruit on paper. There are instances where a recruit commits early and then shuts everything down. The recruiting sites won't hardly bump a recruit's rating unless they go to all the camps and stuff like that

Youre a clown said:

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BigGameBaylorBear said:

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boognish_bear said:

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Dear @Rivals, London Smith commits to Baylor and drops 103 spots the next week with your updated rankings? Clockwork? WTH my email is smoakyhsfb@gmail.com. #SicEm

— David Smoak (@DavidSmoak) February 3, 2025

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I was initially skeptical of Grayson's recruit rankings when I first joined this site since he tends to rank Baylor commits higher than the national sites but I've come to realize that those sites are heavily biased towards blue blood programs.

The best way for the blind eye to evaluate recruits is by checking out their offer list. It will tell you everything you need to know

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I think the offer list is the most robust method to gauge the talent of a recruit on paper. There are instances where a recruit commits early and then shuts everything down. The recruiting sites won't hardly bump a recruit's rating unless they go to all the camps and stuff like that

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Hence why I said the blind eye. Some dudes fly under the radar but it's an easy system for people who don't want to get into watching tape and looking for measurements

Sicem London

never been worried about a ranking, just gone outwork em all🤷🏿 #sicem https://t.co/rjnUx8d6O0

— London Smith (@London_Smith1) February 4, 2025

Baylor does pretty good with Londons.

Early On3 Industry 2026 Team Recruiting Rankings‼️https://t.co/Omvx50HJgR pic.twitter.com/jEMDCnJ83U

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) February 10, 2025

#Baylor has made the top six for 4⭐️ EDGE and top 50 prospect Jamarion Carlton. #SicEm

Texas, Texas A&M, SMU, LSU, and USC also made the cut. pic.twitter.com/7SSkhzNcFx

— Grayson Grundhoefer (@GrayGrundhoefer) February 14, 2025