Baylor football has announced its initial depth chart for the 2026 season as it prepares for the opening game against Auburn. In The Colony, Texas, this information may be of interest to local fans eager to follow the team's progress.
DJ Lagway will take the starting quarterback position, with Nate Bennett, Edward Griffin, and Quinn Murphy as his backups. Dawson Pendergrass is designated as the starting running back, with support from Caden Knighten, Michael Turner, Ryelan Morris, and Jacorey Watson.
The wide receiver slots will feature Louis Brown IV alongside either Dre'lon Miller or Jadon Porter, while Gavin Freeman is set as the starting slot receiver, with Jayden McGowan backing him up. Matthew Klopfenstein will start at tight end, backed by Tony Livingston, Hawkins Polley, Parker Almanza, Kai Wesley, and Brody Wilhelm.
On the defensive side, Kyler Jordan or Jordan Mack will start at defensive end, with Devonte Tezino or Kamren Washington at defensive tackle. The nose tackle position will be filled by either Hosea Wheeler or Jamaal Whyce Jr. The linebackers include Travion Barnes at MIKE, Kyland Reed at WILL, and either Ryan Davis or Garrick Ponder at JACK.
In the secondary, Devon Jordan and LeVar Thornton Jr. will be the cornerbacks, with Colby McCalister or Tyler Turner at free safety and Devin Turner or Jacob Redding at strong safety.
