Baylor Inks 12 on Signing Day
12/3/2025 3:49:00 PM | Football
WACO, Texas -- A total of 12 future student-athletes inked with Baylor football for the 2026 season, it was announced on Wednesday by Coach Dave Aranda.
Baylor added 12 players for the 2026 newcomer class, including four four-star recruits. Baylor's On3 composite average rankings puts the class No. 27 and third in the Big 12 Conference.
"I am excited about this class and thankful for the young men who are choosing to be a part of the Baylor Family," Aranda said. "This group, and their families, embodies all of the elements we strive to build our program around — character, toughness and competitiveness. We have a good mix of young men who can instantly impact our program by slotting into positions of need."
"I am thankful and appreciative of our entire staff for their hard work. They have built genuine, transformational relationships with these student-athletes and their families. I am also pleased that we have continued to keep Texas talent in our state and that speaks to the strong relationships our staff has built with the Texas High School Football Coaches Association."
"These young men have stayed committed to Baylor, which shows their character and genuine belief in what we are building here. We are not done adding newcomers for 2026. We feel that this class, plus those we will continue to add, will help us to compete at the level we expect."
Baylor added 12 players for the 2026 newcomer class, including four four-star recruits. Baylor's On3 composite average rankings puts the class No. 27 and third in the Big 12 Conference.
"I am excited about this class and thankful for the young men who are choosing to be a part of the Baylor Family," Aranda said. "This group, and their families, embodies all of the elements we strive to build our program around — character, toughness and competitiveness. We have a good mix of young men who can instantly impact our program by slotting into positions of need."
"I am thankful and appreciative of our entire staff for their hard work. They have built genuine, transformational relationships with these student-athletes and their families. I am also pleased that we have continued to keep Texas talent in our state and that speaks to the strong relationships our staff has built with the Texas High School Football Coaches Association."
"These young men have stayed committed to Baylor, which shows their character and genuine belief in what we are building here. We are not done adding newcomers for 2026. We feel that this class, plus those we will continue to add, will help us to compete at the level we expect."
2026 Baylor Football Recruiting Class
| Name | Position | Height | Weight | Hometown (Previous School) |
| Parker Almanza | TE | 6-3 | 235 | Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS) |
| Jae'Lin Battle | DL | 6-2 | 295 | Oklahoma City, Okla. (Edmond Santa Fe HS) |
| Jordan Davis | S | 6-2 | 200 | Prosper, Texas |
| Tyrone Morgan | OLB | 6-3 | 215 | Baton Rouge, La. (Woodlawn HS) |
| Ryelan Morris | RB | 5-10 | 170 | Honey Grove, Texas (Honey Grove HS) |
| Quinn Murphy | QB | 6-3 | 200 | Argyle, Texas (Liberty Christian HS) |
| Davion Peters | WR | 5-10 | 165 | Belton, Texas (Lake Belton HS) |
| Jamarion Phillips | LB | 6-0 | 210 | Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS) |
| Jamarion Richardson | CB | 5-10 | 155 | Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove HS) |
| Donel Robinson Jr. | OL | 6-3 | 295 | Durant, Miss. (Holmes County Central HS) |
| London Smith | WR | 6-0 | 200 | Waco, Texas (University HS) |
| Kai Wesley | TE | 6-7 | 245 | Orem, Utah (Orem HS) |
2026 Baylor Football Signee Bios
Parker Almanza | TE | 6-3, 235 | Trophy Club, Texas (Byron Nelson HS)
High School: Consensus three-star tight end at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas … Spent time at quarterback in 2025 for Byron Nelson … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect … Rated by ESPN as a three-star recruit, as the 47th best tight end and the 157th best prospect in Texas … DCTF ranks as a three-star recruit and as the fifth-best tight end in the state … Ranked as a three-star prospect by On3 … Shift to QB provided dividends in 2025, including a 359-yard passing game with six TDs vs. Eaton HS … Finished 2025, throwing for 2,681 yards and 31 TDs, completing 64.3 percent … Rushed 115 times for 560 yards and nine TDs as a senior, adding two catches for 48 yards and a TD … As a junior in 2024, had 57 catches for 758 yards with nine TDs … In 2023, had 15 catches for 190 yards and two scores … Brother of current Baylor CB Leo Almanza Jr. Personal: Son of Leo and Rebekah Almanza.
Jae'Lin Battle | DL | 6-2, 295 | Oklahoma City, Okla. (Edmond Santa Fe HS)
High School: Consensus four-star defensive lineman from Santa Fe High School … Rated by 247Sports as a four-star prospect, the 22nd best defensive lineman nationally, the second-best overall prospect in Oklahoma and the 160th best prospect in the nation … A four-star prospect by ESPN, checking in as No. 7 recruit in Oklahoma and 49th best defensive lineman in the class … Ranked as a four start by On3, checking in No. 37 as a defensive lineman in the class and as the fourth-best prospect in Oklahoma … As a senior, had 62 tackles, 17 for a loss, with 9.5 sacks and six pass break-ups … In 2024 as a junior, had 57 tackles, eight for a loss, with four sacks, a forced humble and eight QB hurries in 10 games … Added four catches for 55 yards … In 2023, had 30 tackles and 3.5 sacks … As a freshman had eight catches for 89 yards and two TDs … Also competed in track & field. Personal: Son of Chris and Desha Givings.
Jordan Davis | S | 6-2, 200 | Prosper, Texas
High School: Consensus three-star safety who was home schooled and played in the Home School Athletics Association for Dallas HSAA, winning a state title … Played wide receiver and safety … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, as the 57th best safety in the nation and the 82nd best prospect in the state … Noted by ESPN as a three-star prospect, the 55th best safety in the class and the 107th best prospect in Texas … DCTF ranks as a three-star prospect … On3 ranks as a three-star prospect, as the 72nd best safety and the 105th best prospect in the state of Texas … As a senior in 2025, had 14 catches for 214 yards and four TDs, adding 78 tackles, including seven for a loss, with two sacks and four QB hurries, picking off two passes, causing five fumbles and recovering two fumbles … In 2024, had 50 catches for 714 yards and 10 TDs, while totaling 69 tackles, including seven for a loss with six interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and seven passes defended in nine games … As a freshman in 2022, had seven interceptions, caused five fumbles and rushed for 1,029 yards and 14 TDs … Held offers from Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. Personal: Son of Reggie and Jennifer Davis … Comes from an athletic family as father, Reggie, played tight end for the Chargers in the NFL, and collegiately at Washington from 1995-97, and is a longtime assistant coach, with stops at San Diego, UNLV, Oregon State, the 49ers, Nebraska, and the XFL and UFL … Mother, Jennifer, played basketball at Duke, and sister played volleyball at Davidson.
Tyrone Morgan | OLB | 6-3, 215 | Baton Rouge, La. (Woodlawn HS)
High School: Consensus three-star edge prospect out of Baton Rouge's Woodlawn High School … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 104th best edge in the nation and the 42nd best prospect in Louisiana … Ranked by ESPN as a three-star recruit, the 25th best prospect in Louisiana and the 83rd best defensive end available … Tabbed by On3 as a three-star recruit, as the 31st best prospect in Louisiana and the 96th best edge rusher available. Personal: Son of Tyrone Morgan Sr. and Rachelle Duhe.
Ryelan Morris | RB | 5-10, 170 | Honey Grove, Texas (Honey Grove HS)
High School: Consensus four-star star running back from Honey Grove High School is a top-250 recruit … Ranked by ESPN as a four-star recruit, as the 223rd best prospect in the class, the 10th best athlete and the 27th best prospect in Texas … Rated by 247Sports as the 15th best athlete in the class and as the 37th best prospect in Texas … Tabbed by On3 as a four-star recruit, ranking No. 208 nationally, the 14th best running back and the 30th best prospect in Texas … A four-star prospect by DCTF, including a No. 5 positional ranking and as the 39th best prospect in the state … Despite missing time as a junior, finished with over 1,700 yards or total offense in just eight games … Rushed for 1,200 yards and 26 TDs, averaging 10.53 yards per tote in 2024 … Also threw for 340 yards with three TDs as a junior … Rushed for 1,754 yards as a sophomore with 32 TDs, also throwing for 888 yards and 10 TDs, while adding 35 tackles, four picks and one fumble recovery … Was named district co-offensive MVP as a freshman, rushing for 986 yards and 14 TDs, and throwing for 542 yards … Held offers from Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, SMU, TCU, Texas Tech, USC and Vanderbilt, among others … Also ran track, posting a 10.58 100m time and a 19-10 long jump as a junior … Finished third in the Texas 2A 100m finals (10.84) and second in the 200m finals (21.97) as a sophomore … Had a 41-3 triple jump at regionals and ran 10.76 in the 100m and 21.91 in the 200m as a sophomore … Qualified for states as a freshman in the 100m, finishing fifth with a 10.85 and third at regionals with a 22.47 200m in the spring of 2023. Personal: Son of Tynisha Finney and Deon Morris.
Quinn Murphy | QB | 6-3, 200 | Argyle, Texas (Liberty Christian HS)
High School: Consensus three-star QB out of Argyle's Liberty Christian High School, where he led his team to the state championship in 2024 … Ranks third all-time in passing TDs in Texas High School history with 168, behind Grant Gunnell (195) and Travis Quintanilla (186) and ahead of Graham Harrell (162) and Shedeur Sanders (166) … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 76th best QB and the 201st best recruit in Texas … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 55th best QB in the nation and the 135th best recruit in the state … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 55th best QB and the 186th best prospect in the state … Ranked as a three-star recruit by DCTF and as the ninth-best QB in the state … As a senior, threw for 3,153 yards with 40 TDs, adding 607 yards rushing with six scores … Led team to a 12-1 record and a state title in 2024, while throwing for 3,055 yards with 43 TDs and rushing for five scores … Started high school career at Austin Regents High School … In 2023, threw for 3,030 yards with 52 TDs and just eight interceptions, also rushing for 242 yards and five TDs … In 2022, tossed 33 TDs with just three interceptions, throwing for 2,406 yards. Personal: Son of Daniel and Monica Murphy.
Davion Peters | WR | 5-10, 165 | Belton, Texas (Lake Belton HS)
High School: Consensus three-star wide out of Temple's Lake Belton High School … 247Sports ranks as a three-star recruit, the 61st best wide receiver in the class and the 59th best prospect in Texas … A three-star recruit by ESPN, ranked as the 63rd best prospect in the state and the 72nd best WR in the class … DCTF tabs as a three-star recruit … A three-star by On3, tabbed as the 86th best WR in the class and the 78th best prospect in Texas … As a senior in 2025, had 38 catches for 748 yards and nine TDs in 10 games, rushing 37 times for 193 yards and a score … Also punted for a 33.8-yard average, including eight inside the 20 and a long of 56 … In 2024, had 57 catches for 707 yards and six TDs, while rushing for 512 yards and 10 TDs in 11 games … Had 18 grabs for 379 yards and five TDs as a sophomore with 13 rushes for 170 yards and two scores … Held offers from Arkansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ole Miss, TCU, Texas Tech and Wisconsin … Standout in track & field, running a 41.51 300m hurdles as a junior … Also ran 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 as a sophomore … Had a 19-1 long jump mark as a freshman. Personal: Son of Tanya Sexton.
Jamarion Phillips | LB | 6-0, 210 | Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)
High School: Consensus three-star linebacker from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 20th best linebacker in the class and the 81st best prospect in Texas … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star linebacker, the 145th best LB in the class and the 202nd best prospect in Texas … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 98th best linebacker and the 146th best prospect in Texas … DCTF rates as a three-star and the third-best linebacker in Texas … Earned 5-5A DII Defensive MVP honors in 2024 … In 2023, had 95 tackles, 23 for a loss and 14 sacks, while helping South Oak Cliff to the 5A DII state runner-up finish in its third straight title game berth … Held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia tech, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, among others. Personal: Son of Billie Anderson and Jarmon Phillips.
Jamarion Richardson | CB | 5-10, 155 | Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove HS)
High School: Consensus three-star recruit at Pleasant Grove High School, who played in all three phases as a WR, DB and return specialist … Rated by 247Sports as the 43rd best cornerback in the nation and the 71st best prospect in Texas … Tabbed by On3 as a three-star prospect, including as the 66th best CB in the nation and the 93rd best prospect in Texas … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 81st best CB in the class and the 137th best prospect in the state … In 2024, recorded 28 tackles with two picks and seven PBUs, while rushing for 386 yards and five TDs on 12.5 yards per tote … Also ran track, totaling a 10.71 100m time and a 21.48 200m time as a junior, qualifying for regionals … Ran a 100m time of 10.82 in the spring of 2024. Personal: Son of Miayata Wells.
Donel Robinson Jr. | OL | 6-3, 295 | Durant, Miss. (Holmes County Central HS)
High School: Four-star lineman from Durant, Miss. … ESPN ranks as a four-star recruit, the 182nd best player in the class, the ninth-best prospect in Mississippi and the 22nd best offensive tackle … Ranked as a four-star offensive lineman by On3, including as the 36th best interior offensive lineman and the 16th best recruit in Mississippi … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, the 41st best interior offensive lineman in the nation and 19th in the Magnolia State … Had 25 tackles, including a TFL as a junior … Held offers from Florida State, Ole Miss, LSU, Oregon, Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi State, Kentucky and Purdue, among others. Personal: Son of Donel Robinson Sr. and Tahisha Blair.
London Smith | WR | 6-0, 200 | Waco, Texas (University HS)
High School: Four-star standout at University High School in Waco … Finished career with 211 catches for 3,557 yards and 42 TDs … A four-star recruit by 247Sports, ranked as the 45th best WR and 43rd best in the state … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 47th best prospect in Texas and the 62nd best WR in the nation … On3 ranks as a three-star recruit, the 70th best WR and the 59th best prospect in Texas … Four-star prospect by DCTF, ranked as the 20th best prospect in Texas and the sixth-best WR … As a senior, caught 79 balls for 1,455 yards and 20 TDs … In 2024, had 45 catches for 626 yards and five TDs … Had 51 grabs for 876 yards with 11 TDs as a sophomore … Had 36 grabs for 600 yards and six scores as a freshman … Named 2023 district offensive newcomer of the year and CenTex Newcomer of the Year from the Waco Tribune in football and basketball as a freshman … Held offers from Kentucky, Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia, Houston, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Utah, among others … Personal: Son of Rodney and Stacey Smith … Comes from a Baylor legacy family, as father, Rodney, was a three-year starter at safety who ranks eighth all-time in solo tackles, and also played guard for BU in 1996 … Mother, Stacey, is the associate head coach for Baylor track & field/cross country and was the 1999 NCAA National Championship in the triple jump (45-10m) and competed at the 1999 World Championships.
Kai Wesley | TE | 6-7, 245 | Orem, Utah (Orem HS)
High School: Three-star, state champion tight end out of Orem, Utah … Three-sport athlete, also starring in baseball and basketball … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, as the 14th best recruit in Utah and the 47th best tight end … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 49th best TE and the 15th best recruit in Utah … ESPN ranks as a three star, the 14th best in the state and the 15th best tight end available … Went for 21 catches and 401 yards with five TDs as a senior … Had 18 catches for 267 yards and three scores in 2024. Personal: Son of Tika and Carli Wesley.
High School: Consensus three-star tight end at Byron Nelson High School in Trophy Club, Texas … Spent time at quarterback in 2025 for Byron Nelson … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect … Rated by ESPN as a three-star recruit, as the 47th best tight end and the 157th best prospect in Texas … DCTF ranks as a three-star recruit and as the fifth-best tight end in the state … Ranked as a three-star prospect by On3 … Shift to QB provided dividends in 2025, including a 359-yard passing game with six TDs vs. Eaton HS … Finished 2025, throwing for 2,681 yards and 31 TDs, completing 64.3 percent … Rushed 115 times for 560 yards and nine TDs as a senior, adding two catches for 48 yards and a TD … As a junior in 2024, had 57 catches for 758 yards with nine TDs … In 2023, had 15 catches for 190 yards and two scores … Brother of current Baylor CB Leo Almanza Jr. Personal: Son of Leo and Rebekah Almanza.
Jae'Lin Battle | DL | 6-2, 295 | Oklahoma City, Okla. (Edmond Santa Fe HS)
High School: Consensus four-star defensive lineman from Santa Fe High School … Rated by 247Sports as a four-star prospect, the 22nd best defensive lineman nationally, the second-best overall prospect in Oklahoma and the 160th best prospect in the nation … A four-star prospect by ESPN, checking in as No. 7 recruit in Oklahoma and 49th best defensive lineman in the class … Ranked as a four start by On3, checking in No. 37 as a defensive lineman in the class and as the fourth-best prospect in Oklahoma … As a senior, had 62 tackles, 17 for a loss, with 9.5 sacks and six pass break-ups … In 2024 as a junior, had 57 tackles, eight for a loss, with four sacks, a forced humble and eight QB hurries in 10 games … Added four catches for 55 yards … In 2023, had 30 tackles and 3.5 sacks … As a freshman had eight catches for 89 yards and two TDs … Also competed in track & field. Personal: Son of Chris and Desha Givings.
Jordan Davis | S | 6-2, 200 | Prosper, Texas
High School: Consensus three-star safety who was home schooled and played in the Home School Athletics Association for Dallas HSAA, winning a state title … Played wide receiver and safety … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, as the 57th best safety in the nation and the 82nd best prospect in the state … Noted by ESPN as a three-star prospect, the 55th best safety in the class and the 107th best prospect in Texas … DCTF ranks as a three-star prospect … On3 ranks as a three-star prospect, as the 72nd best safety and the 105th best prospect in the state of Texas … As a senior in 2025, had 14 catches for 214 yards and four TDs, adding 78 tackles, including seven for a loss, with two sacks and four QB hurries, picking off two passes, causing five fumbles and recovering two fumbles … In 2024, had 50 catches for 714 yards and 10 TDs, while totaling 69 tackles, including seven for a loss with six interceptions, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and seven passes defended in nine games … As a freshman in 2022, had seven interceptions, caused five fumbles and rushed for 1,029 yards and 14 TDs … Held offers from Oklahoma, Notre Dame and Texas A&M. Personal: Son of Reggie and Jennifer Davis … Comes from an athletic family as father, Reggie, played tight end for the Chargers in the NFL, and collegiately at Washington from 1995-97, and is a longtime assistant coach, with stops at San Diego, UNLV, Oregon State, the 49ers, Nebraska, and the XFL and UFL … Mother, Jennifer, played basketball at Duke, and sister played volleyball at Davidson.
Tyrone Morgan | OLB | 6-3, 215 | Baton Rouge, La. (Woodlawn HS)
High School: Consensus three-star edge prospect out of Baton Rouge's Woodlawn High School … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 104th best edge in the nation and the 42nd best prospect in Louisiana … Ranked by ESPN as a three-star recruit, the 25th best prospect in Louisiana and the 83rd best defensive end available … Tabbed by On3 as a three-star recruit, as the 31st best prospect in Louisiana and the 96th best edge rusher available. Personal: Son of Tyrone Morgan Sr. and Rachelle Duhe.
Ryelan Morris | RB | 5-10, 170 | Honey Grove, Texas (Honey Grove HS)
High School: Consensus four-star star running back from Honey Grove High School is a top-250 recruit … Ranked by ESPN as a four-star recruit, as the 223rd best prospect in the class, the 10th best athlete and the 27th best prospect in Texas … Rated by 247Sports as the 15th best athlete in the class and as the 37th best prospect in Texas … Tabbed by On3 as a four-star recruit, ranking No. 208 nationally, the 14th best running back and the 30th best prospect in Texas … A four-star prospect by DCTF, including a No. 5 positional ranking and as the 39th best prospect in the state … Despite missing time as a junior, finished with over 1,700 yards or total offense in just eight games … Rushed for 1,200 yards and 26 TDs, averaging 10.53 yards per tote in 2024 … Also threw for 340 yards with three TDs as a junior … Rushed for 1,754 yards as a sophomore with 32 TDs, also throwing for 888 yards and 10 TDs, while adding 35 tackles, four picks and one fumble recovery … Was named district co-offensive MVP as a freshman, rushing for 986 yards and 14 TDs, and throwing for 542 yards … Held offers from Miami (Fla.), Missouri, Oklahoma, Oregon, SMU, TCU, Texas Tech, USC and Vanderbilt, among others … Also ran track, posting a 10.58 100m time and a 19-10 long jump as a junior … Finished third in the Texas 2A 100m finals (10.84) and second in the 200m finals (21.97) as a sophomore … Had a 41-3 triple jump at regionals and ran 10.76 in the 100m and 21.91 in the 200m as a sophomore … Qualified for states as a freshman in the 100m, finishing fifth with a 10.85 and third at regionals with a 22.47 200m in the spring of 2023. Personal: Son of Tynisha Finney and Deon Morris.
Quinn Murphy | QB | 6-3, 200 | Argyle, Texas (Liberty Christian HS)
High School: Consensus three-star QB out of Argyle's Liberty Christian High School, where he led his team to the state championship in 2024 … Ranks third all-time in passing TDs in Texas High School history with 168, behind Grant Gunnell (195) and Travis Quintanilla (186) and ahead of Graham Harrell (162) and Shedeur Sanders (166) … Rated by 247Sports as a three-star prospect, the 76th best QB and the 201st best recruit in Texas … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 55th best QB in the nation and the 135th best recruit in the state … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 55th best QB and the 186th best prospect in the state … Ranked as a three-star recruit by DCTF and as the ninth-best QB in the state … As a senior, threw for 3,153 yards with 40 TDs, adding 607 yards rushing with six scores … Led team to a 12-1 record and a state title in 2024, while throwing for 3,055 yards with 43 TDs and rushing for five scores … Started high school career at Austin Regents High School … In 2023, threw for 3,030 yards with 52 TDs and just eight interceptions, also rushing for 242 yards and five TDs … In 2022, tossed 33 TDs with just three interceptions, throwing for 2,406 yards. Personal: Son of Daniel and Monica Murphy.
Davion Peters | WR | 5-10, 165 | Belton, Texas (Lake Belton HS)
High School: Consensus three-star wide out of Temple's Lake Belton High School … 247Sports ranks as a three-star recruit, the 61st best wide receiver in the class and the 59th best prospect in Texas … A three-star recruit by ESPN, ranked as the 63rd best prospect in the state and the 72nd best WR in the class … DCTF tabs as a three-star recruit … A three-star by On3, tabbed as the 86th best WR in the class and the 78th best prospect in Texas … As a senior in 2025, had 38 catches for 748 yards and nine TDs in 10 games, rushing 37 times for 193 yards and a score … Also punted for a 33.8-yard average, including eight inside the 20 and a long of 56 … In 2024, had 57 catches for 707 yards and six TDs, while rushing for 512 yards and 10 TDs in 11 games … Had 18 grabs for 379 yards and five TDs as a sophomore with 13 rushes for 170 yards and two scores … Held offers from Arkansas, Michigan, Nebraska, Ole Miss, TCU, Texas Tech and Wisconsin … Standout in track & field, running a 41.51 300m hurdles as a junior … Also ran 4x100, 4x200, 4x400 as a sophomore … Had a 19-1 long jump mark as a freshman. Personal: Son of Tanya Sexton.
Jamarion Phillips | LB | 6-0, 210 | Dallas, Texas (South Oak Cliff HS)
High School: Consensus three-star linebacker from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 20th best linebacker in the class and the 81st best prospect in Texas … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star linebacker, the 145th best LB in the class and the 202nd best prospect in Texas … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 98th best linebacker and the 146th best prospect in Texas … DCTF rates as a three-star and the third-best linebacker in Texas … Earned 5-5A DII Defensive MVP honors in 2024 … In 2023, had 95 tackles, 23 for a loss and 14 sacks, while helping South Oak Cliff to the 5A DII state runner-up finish in its third straight title game berth … Held offers from Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia tech, Illinois, Missouri, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, SMU, TCU, Texas A&M and Texas Tech, among others. Personal: Son of Billie Anderson and Jarmon Phillips.
Jamarion Richardson | CB | 5-10, 155 | Texarkana, Texas (Pleasant Grove HS)
High School: Consensus three-star recruit at Pleasant Grove High School, who played in all three phases as a WR, DB and return specialist … Rated by 247Sports as the 43rd best cornerback in the nation and the 71st best prospect in Texas … Tabbed by On3 as a three-star prospect, including as the 66th best CB in the nation and the 93rd best prospect in Texas … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 81st best CB in the class and the 137th best prospect in the state … In 2024, recorded 28 tackles with two picks and seven PBUs, while rushing for 386 yards and five TDs on 12.5 yards per tote … Also ran track, totaling a 10.71 100m time and a 21.48 200m time as a junior, qualifying for regionals … Ran a 100m time of 10.82 in the spring of 2024. Personal: Son of Miayata Wells.
Donel Robinson Jr. | OL | 6-3, 295 | Durant, Miss. (Holmes County Central HS)
High School: Four-star lineman from Durant, Miss. … ESPN ranks as a four-star recruit, the 182nd best player in the class, the ninth-best prospect in Mississippi and the 22nd best offensive tackle … Ranked as a four-star offensive lineman by On3, including as the 36th best interior offensive lineman and the 16th best recruit in Mississippi … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, the 41st best interior offensive lineman in the nation and 19th in the Magnolia State … Had 25 tackles, including a TFL as a junior … Held offers from Florida State, Ole Miss, LSU, Oregon, Tennessee, Auburn, Mississippi State, Kentucky and Purdue, among others. Personal: Son of Donel Robinson Sr. and Tahisha Blair.
London Smith | WR | 6-0, 200 | Waco, Texas (University HS)
High School: Four-star standout at University High School in Waco … Finished career with 211 catches for 3,557 yards and 42 TDs … A four-star recruit by 247Sports, ranked as the 45th best WR and 43rd best in the state … ESPN ranks as a three-star recruit, the 47th best prospect in Texas and the 62nd best WR in the nation … On3 ranks as a three-star recruit, the 70th best WR and the 59th best prospect in Texas … Four-star prospect by DCTF, ranked as the 20th best prospect in Texas and the sixth-best WR … As a senior, caught 79 balls for 1,455 yards and 20 TDs … In 2024, had 45 catches for 626 yards and five TDs … Had 51 grabs for 876 yards with 11 TDs as a sophomore … Had 36 grabs for 600 yards and six scores as a freshman … Named 2023 district offensive newcomer of the year and CenTex Newcomer of the Year from the Waco Tribune in football and basketball as a freshman … Held offers from Kentucky, Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia, Houston, Nebraska, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, SMU, TCU, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and Utah, among others … Personal: Son of Rodney and Stacey Smith … Comes from a Baylor legacy family, as father, Rodney, was a three-year starter at safety who ranks eighth all-time in solo tackles, and also played guard for BU in 1996 … Mother, Stacey, is the associate head coach for Baylor track & field/cross country and was the 1999 NCAA National Championship in the triple jump (45-10m) and competed at the 1999 World Championships.
Kai Wesley | TE | 6-7, 245 | Orem, Utah (Orem HS)
High School: Three-star, state champion tight end out of Orem, Utah … Three-sport athlete, also starring in baseball and basketball … Ranked by 247Sports as a three-star recruit, as the 14th best recruit in Utah and the 47th best tight end … On3 tabs as a three-star recruit, the 49th best TE and the 15th best recruit in Utah … ESPN ranks as a three star, the 14th best in the state and the 15th best tight end available … Went for 21 catches and 401 yards with five TDs as a senior … Had 18 catches for 267 yards and three scores in 2024. Personal: Son of Tika and Carli Wesley.
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