2026 SEASON
Baylor
Big 12
Baylor added 32 players and lost 30 players through the 2026 transfer portal. The net roster change is +2.
Updated Nov 9, 2026
Quick Answers
- Which Baylor players are most likely to transfer?
- As of November 10, 2026, the Baylor players with the highest Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS) are Nate Bennett (QB, 64), Ryne Shackelford (WR, 53), and Taz Williams Jr. (WR, 50). The roster average is 20.0 across 111 scored players. TVS ranks players from 0 to 100 by how likely they are to enter the next portal window.
- Did Baylor change head coaches?
- Yes. Dave Aranda was fired on October 25, 2026. Joe Klanderman is the interim head coach. Head coach changes raise transfer risk across the roster.
- How many players has Baylor gained and lost in the 2026 transfer portal?
- Baylor has added 32 players and lost 30 in the 2026 transfer portal, a net change of +2.
- Who is Baylor's top incoming transfer?
- By estimated value, DJ Lagway (QB, from Florida) at $1.0 million.
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Incoming Transfers
32
Outgoing Transfers
30
Portal Impact by Position
| Pos | Out | In | Net value |
|---|---|---|---|
| OL | 4 | 7 | +$1.2M |
| WR | 1 | 4 | +$1.1M |
| DB | 8 | 6 | +$1.0M |
| QB | 1 | 1 | +$1.0M |
| DL | 7 | 7 | +$699K |
| TE | 1 | 1 | +$358K |
| LB | 3 | 3 | -$313K |
| Other | 1 | 2 | +$176K |
| RB | 2 | 0 | -$130K |
| ST | 2 | 1 | -$79K |
2026 Depth Chart
ProjectedThis is a projection, not an official team release. The order uses the current roster, recent production, and player usage. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
Roster Risk
OffenseAverage TVS
23/100
DefenseAverage TVS
17/100
Special TeamsAverage TVS
28/100
Highest risk players · TVS percentile
Nate Bennett QBVery high
100th
Ryne Shackelford WRVery high
99th
Taz Williams Jr. WRVery high
99th
Calvin Simpson-Hunt CBHigh
99th
Rhett Armstrong KHigh
99th
Program Context
Last 3 seasons
19-15Head coaches
2026 coaching staff
- Joe KlandermanInterim Head Coach | Defensive Coordinator (Safeties)
- Jake SpavitalOffensive Coordinator (Quarterbacks)
- Mark ScottSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Jeremy ModkinsAssistant Coach (Cornerbacks)
- Carson HallAssistant Coach (Defensive Ends)
- Jacori GreerAssistant Coach (Defensive Line)
- Jamar ChaneyAssistant Coach (Linebackers)
- Austin WoodsAssistant Coach (Offensive Line)
- Jarrett AndersonAssistant Coach (Tight Ends)
- Dallas BakerAssistant Coach (Wide Receivers)
- David OrloffAssistant Nickels Coach
- Craig WattsAssistant Offensive Line Coach
- Rhett HolcombAssistant Quarterbacks Coach
- Ryan PollardAssistant Special Teams Coach
- Khenon HallAssociate Head Coach (Running Backs)
2026 Recruiting Class
8 commits#227
Ryelan MorrisATH
Honey Grove, TX
#357
Jae'Lin BattleDL
Edmond, OK
#358
Donel RobinsonIOL
Lexington, MS
#450
London SmithWR
Waco, TX
#857
Quinn MurphyQB
Argyle, TX
#1125
Parker AlmanzaTE
Trophy Club, TX
#1131
Jamarion PhillipsLB
Dallas, TX
#1566
Tyrone MorganEDGE
Baton Rouge, LA
Recruiting Footprint
2026 Roster
111 of 111High risk means the top 15% of roster-relative TVS scores. TVS is not a transfer probability.
Kalique Cheeves
CB#33So
$1KModerate · TVS 24
