Some Friday morning notes
- ICYMI from the other threard, it looks like DT Will Jones and CB Jordan Tolbert will not return to the team for the spring and next season. Jones is searching for playing time elsewhere why Tolbert is likely going on a medical scholarship after suffering another ACL tear in the fall. - Also an ICYMI, four-star safety Cam Jones (Mansfield) is looking favorably at Nebraksa while his mother prefers Baylor. If you remember his interview with SicEm365 following his official visit to Baylor he mentioned that his mother preferred him being close to home. We will see how this one plays out, but I wouldn't discount Baylor at all in this one. - Baylor might be trying again to get Harold Joiner on campus. I haven't confirmed it by any means, but there are signs pointing in that direction. With Rhule's comments about RB depth being a concern, this shouldn't be a surprise. - In that same vein, Baylor has kept an open dialouge with Independence CC RB Rakeem Boyd. He has had multiple conversations with the staff and I'm waiting for him to fill me in on the latest. - Let me also add that I think you will see Jalen Hurd get some carries in critical situations this fall. He has the ability and willingness to do it, he just doesn't want 20 carries per game on his body. - Joseph Ogunbanjo is still set to visit Baylor next weekend. I'll put Baylor in a good spot for landing his commitment once again. I know there are mixed feeling on how talented he is, but I'm in the boat that he has the make up to be the best pass rusher from Texas. 12.5 sacks, 18 TFL as a senior. His lateral quickness is elite as well. When he's chasing sideline to sideline you can really see his speed. He can play with his hand in the dirt or in a two-point stance. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/3778448/5a24aa3e664b010e507976d7
A few quick Thursday notes...
- Baylor has been in contact with former Texas A&M RB Rakeem Boyd who is now at Independence CC in Kansas. Boyd rushed for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns for ICC this fall. He would have three years to play three. https://www.hudl.com/video/3/10491476/5a316ae364deb809ec4aee5e- Baylor has also been in contact with JUCO QB Lindsey Scott in the last 48 hours. This is what Scott told me about his communication with the staff: "Just asked about my offers and where I was leaning. I told him that I wasnt necessarily leaning anywhere right now." Scott then told me that he expects he could hear back from Baylor within the next day or two. - Temple CB transfer Derrek Thomas is expected to be on campus for the spring semester. I was hoping to have an interview with Thomas before that happened but that is unlikely to happen.- Baylor is still looking at 2-3 more spots to fill for February even with Thomas on board.