Baylor’s Betting on High School Recruiting in Modern Transfer Portal Era

Most college football programs are leaning harder than ever into the transfer portal — one-year rentals, quick fixes, bidding wars. But Baylor’s taking a different route. That’s not to say the Bears aren’t leaning into the portal; it’s just slightly different. 

Right now, as the Bears boast the best player average in the Big 12 with its 17 commitments in the 2026 class, the approach is paying off.