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Baylor Adds Ohio Offensive Line Transfer Kurt Danneker

January 5, 2024
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Baylor added a commitment from Ohio offensive lineman transfer Kurt Danneker (6-4, 332) on Friday following a mid-week official visit. Danneker committed to Baylor over Texas A&M, Iowa State, Syracuse, Boston College and others. 

TRANSFER PORTAL COMMITMENTS

As a graduate transfer, Danneker has one season of eligibility remaining and would likely fill in at a guard position for the Bears.

Danneker started 28 games at left guard for the Bobcats in his career. He played 884 snaps in 2023 and graded out as the No. 23 rated guard according to PFF, including finishing 20th in run blocking and 95th in pass blocking. 

Danneker becomes the second guard prospect from the portal to commit to the Bears, joining Montana State offensive lineman Omar Aigbedion (6-2, 324). A two-year player, Aidbegion committed to Baylor over offers from Illinois, Arkansas, BYU, Arizona State, Texas Tech, Boston College and more. PFF's top-graded offensive guard at the FCS level with an 89.6 PFF grade, including an 89.7 run-blocking grade. 

The additions of Danneker and Aigbedion come at an important time as the Bears have seen three offensive linemen depart from the program since the end of the 2023 season. Redshirt sophomore Tate Williams (medical retirement), redshirt freshman George Maile (transfer) and redshirt freshman Tim Dawn (transfer) all recently announced their intentions to leave.

Toledo transfer quarterback Dequan Finn and UNLV’s Cameren Jenkins have also given their pledges to the Bears out of the portal. 

The changes on offense since the end of the 2023 season are highlighted by a change in scheme under new offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jake Spavital. The Bears have also welcomed new assistant coaches Khenon Hall (AHC/RB), Chris Kapilovic (OL) and Jarrett Anderson (TE). 

Baylor is expected to host additional transfer portal vistors through the weekend. To keep up to date, follow along here

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Baylor Adds Ohio Offensive Line Transfer Kurt Danneker

12,807 Views | 17 Replies | Last: 11 mo ago by PartyBear
wgeralds
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guy looks like a bruiser. lord do we need a few of those on the line. hopefully a good get. #maction
Wacoraisedbear
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LFG!!!!!!
ImABearToo
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Guy's look just screams (((FOOTBALL)))
“Life is short, eat desert first!”
DanaDane
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Yeah boy!!!!! I like mean looking linemen!!!!!!!
JP1037
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This is a good. Keep the OL coming. I think we need one more.
vanillabryce
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bear2be2
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That's two big road-grading guards. That's a really good start toward repairing the O-line. I'd like to get one exterior guy to compete with the returners at tackle before we're done.
Bear8084
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This is pretty big. Lots of good offers. Welcome Kurt, and SIC 'EM!
PartyBear
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Can we change our bear logo to that face? The dude looks like a grizzly bear.
Bear8084
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PartyBear
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The weekend just started. That was a pretty quick commitment
bear2be2
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I'm hoping the Western Kentucky safety is next. That kid looks like a player.
boognish_bear
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Excellent news! I'm encouraged by staff changes and portal pick ups on offense.
boognish_bear
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IBleedGreenandGold
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Pickups like this are what can possibly make a good turnaround in just one year later.
BearlyBeloved
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boognish_bear said:


Is that his wife?

She could be a sign of stability.

And of good decision-making.
PartyBear
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Is that pickup his? Are we handing those out? Something else noteworthy he is posing with a gold helmet hanging in that locker.
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