Alphas Emerge: The Bears Who Have Become Undeniable Presences

As I have tried to do over the last handful of years, given the opportunity, I recently spoke with a number of people close to the Baylor football program to gauge who truly emerged as the alphas for the Bears ahead of the season. 

Prominent Players Mentioned

These three were named repeatedly as the players others followed.

DJ Lagway, QB
The Florida transfer is the face of the 2026 offense and the player most often described as the locker-room and practice-field standard-setter.