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
OOS official visits coming up this fall
Four visitors from out of state have been confirmed for this fall already. I know it's hard to keep track of all of them, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a brief recap.QB Gerry Bohanon (Arkansas)ATH Harold Joiner (Alabama)OLB Javontae Jean-Baptiste (New Jersey)OL Cameron Wire (Louisiana)There is also the possibility that Tyquan Thornton will officially visit as well, but it's not certain like the others.
The trifecta (Friday morning note)
I mentioned awhile back that Baylor was making a big impression on four-star RB/ATH Harold Joiner out of Alabama. He was even potentially going to visit Baylor for their big recruiting weekend on July 29. That obviously didn't come to fruition.However, I have confirmed that Joiner has set one of his five official visits to Baylor for this fall. No date has been confirmed at this time.Matt Rhule is his lead recruiter.
Running Visitor List for Saturday
All of the commitments are invited and the majority of them should be in attendance. If we learn of some that will not be, we will post them as we get them. For now, this list will be comprised of uncommitted prospects only:LB, Joseph Ogunbanjo (Alief Taylor)WR, Tommy Bush (Clemens)RB, Craig Williams (Crosby)RB, Harold Joiner (Alabama) - Possible. He has said he will be there but we will see if this actually happens.OL Connor Galvin will visit Baylor on Monday, July 31. He has a team event with Katy on Saturday and is unable to attend. A couple of names to keep any eye on who could possibly show up Saturday...ATH, Vernon Jackson (Boling)OL, Frank Fillip (Clear Lake)
It's not really a secret anymore...
CommitmentsBralen Taylor Jackson Gleeson Kalon Barnes Mark Milton JT WoodsJosh Fleeks Jackson Kimble TargetsHarold Joiner - tenatively Joseph Ogunbanjo Christoph Henle Craig Williams July 31Connor Galvin https://twitter.com/bralentaylor9/status/883399419143401474