Baylor Bears Depth Chart

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Matchup
Big 121-1 (2026)#57 Recruiting60% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    72
    Nate BennettRS SO
    Starter
  2. 14
    72
    Edward GriffinRS FR
  3. 13
    61
    Quinn MurphyFR
RB
  1. 35
    81
    Dawson PendergrassRS JR
    Starter
  2. 11
    81
    Caden KnightenSO
  3. 23
    75
    Michael TurnerSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    77
    Louis Brown IVRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 83
    77
    DeBraun HamptonRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 16
    61
    London SmithFR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    80
    Jadon PorterJR
    Starter
  2. 1
    79
    Dre'lon MillerJR/TR
    TRANSFER
SLOT
  1. 6
    90
    Gavin FreemanRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 15
    65
    Jayden McGowanRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 85
    79
    Matthew KlopfensteinSR
    Starter
  2. 10
    79
    Tony LivingstonSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    69
    Hawkins PolleyRS JR
LT
  1. 74
    81
    Kaden SierackiRS SR
    Starter
  2. 78
    79
    Cole RhettRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 70
    85
    Nate KibbleRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 75
    67
    Muyont'a MaxwellJR/TR
  3. 69
    61
    Donel Robinson Jr.FR
C
  1. 66
    81
    Koltin SierackiRS SO
    Starter
  2. 76
    75
    Lawson PettyRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RG
  1. 72
    85
    Asher HaleJR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 56
    75
    Harrison CluffRS FR
RT
  1. 77
    85
    Logan MooreRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 71
    75
    Matthew ParkerRS FR
  3. 58
    73
    Cooper LovelaceGR/TR
    TRANSFER

Next game kickoff time

Baylor Bears plays Louisiana Tech at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachDave Arandasince 2020
Offensive CoordinatorJake Spavital
Defensive CoordinatorJoe Klanderman

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Louisiana Tech · Sat, Sep 19 · 04:00 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Nate Bennett — starting quarterback for BaylorHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Baylor
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #53 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 4.9

    85%

    Roster talent: 69th percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #57 national

    6%

    Returning production: 60%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    24 adds in two-deep · avg 77 OVR · top add: G. Freeman (WR, 90, from Oklahoma State)

    Camp battles to watch4
    Coach BaylorTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Baylor?

    Baylor Bears starting lineup

    Nate Bennett is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of September 16, 2026. Edward Griffin is listed second.

    Baylor also projects Dawson Pendergrass at running back, Louis Brown IV at wide receiver and Matthew Klopfenstein at tight end.

    The full Baylor Bears two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Nate Bennett · QBDawson Pendergrass · RBLouis Brown IV · WR-XMatthew Klopfenstein · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Baylor's starting quarterback?
    Nate Bennett is the projected starting quarterback for Baylor as of September 16, 2026. Edward Griffin is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Baylor?
    Dawson Pendergrass is the projected starter at running back for Baylor, with Caden Knighten listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Baylor?
    Louis Brown IV is the projected starter at wide receiver for Baylor, with DeBraun Hampton listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Baylor?
    Matthew Klopfenstein is the projected starter at tight end for Baylor, with Tony Livingston listed second.
    When was the Baylor Bears depth chart last updated?
    The Baylor Bears depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Baylor's record last season?
    Baylor Bears finished 5-7 (3-6 in Big 12 play).
    When does Baylor Bears play next?
    Baylor Bears plays Louisiana Tech at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 04:00 PM ET.

    Full Baylor roster

    Every player on the Baylor Bears depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Louis Brown IV, DeBraun Hampton, London Smith

    WR: Jadon Porter, Dre'lon Miller

    WR: Gavin Freeman, Jayden McGowan

    LT: Kaden Sieracki, Cole Rhett

    LG: Nate Kibble, Muyont'a Maxwell, Donel Robinson Jr.

    C: Koltin Sieracki, Lawson Petty

    RG: Asher Hale, Harrison Cluff

    RT: Logan Moore, Matthew Parker, Cooper Lovelace

    TE: Matthew Klopfenstein, Tony Livingston, Hawkins Polley, Brody Wilhelm, Parker Almanza

    QB: Nate Bennett, Edward Griffin, Quinn Murphy

    RB: Dawson Pendergrass, Caden Knighten, Michael Turner, Ryelan Morris, Jacorey Watson

    Defense

    DE: Kyler Jordan, Jordan Mack, Zavion Hardy

    NT: Hosea Wheeler, Jamaal Whyce Jr., Jackson Blackwell

    DT: Devonte Tezino, Kamren Washington, Braylen Jackson

    JACK: Ryan Davis, Garrick Ponder, Trent Thomas

    WLB: Kyland Reed, Kaleb Burns, Anthony Crenshaw Jr.

    MLB: Travion Barnes, Kedrick Walker, Kaleb Arterberry

    CB: LeVar Thornton Jr., Reggie Bush II, Calvin Simpson-Hunt

    SS: Cole Redding, Devin Turner, Michael Allen

    FS: Colby McCalister, Tyler Turner, Micah Gifford

    CB: Devon Jordan, Stilton McKelvey, Kyler Beaty

    NB: Daniel Cobbs, Bo Onu, Leo Almanza Jr.

    RES: Jacob Redding, Taz Williams Jr., DJ Lagway

    Special Teams

    PT: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

    PK: Rhett Armstrong, Riley Sullivan

    KO: Rhett Armstrong, Riley Sullivan

    LS: Dylan Schaub, Brady Hibbard

    H: Palmer Williams, Bronson Mueller

    PR: Gavin Freeman, Jayden McGowan, Dre'lon Miller

    KR: Caden Knighten, Jayden McGowan, Ryelan Morris