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Baylor picked up 19 signees during the early period.
The Bears did not have anyone flip, and there are still a few targets for February.
Here are the guys that signed with Baylor:
Peyton Powell: The 4-star top 300 player from Permian received a late push from Texas and TCU. But Baylor’s highest rated commitment selected the Bears. He’s listed as a QB, but he can play multiple spots.
Peyton Powell, QB (6-2, 187)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Odessa, Texas/Odessa Permian High School#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/VJ21QCGke8
Jacob Zeno: A top 350 player and 4-star quarterback from San Antonio. He was a huge member of the class and worked hard to lock down other targets.
Jacob Zeno, QB (6-3, 192)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
San Antonio, Texas/John Jay HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/ZJcgNSpggJ
Jaylen Ellis: There was late concern about keeping Ellis. The 4-star wide receiver was one of Tennessee’s top targets. But Ellis played at Cedar Ridge under Shawn Bell, and the Bears held off the Volunteers.
Jaylen Ellis, WR (6-0, 186)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Round Rock, Texas/Cedar Ridge HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/6fdo0HGMsY
Qualan Jones: A top 500 player and 3-star running back from Cedar Hill.
Qualan Jones, RB (5-11, 219)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Grand Prairie, Texas/Trinity Christian School#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/zayysqqNfM
Tyrone Brown: Brown gives Baylor immediate help on the defense. He has the size and speed to contribute early and move around in Phil Snow’s defense.
Tyrone Brown, DB (6-4, 205)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Beaumont, Texas/Beaumont United HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/o8KAXfje5q
Matt Jones: A Permian man with good size for Baylor’s defensive line. He picked Baylor over Illinois and Texas Tech.
Matt Jones, DL (6-3, 230)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Odessa, Texas/Odessa Permian HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/JZIACvP4m1
Hakeem Vance: The Bears swooped into Mississippi to grab Vance. He could end up playing both sides of the ball.
Hakeem Vance, DB (6-1, 203)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Olive Branch, Miss./Hattiesburg HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/2XuD6unDcC
Gabriel Hall: He’s super fast and giant. I think he’s the most underrated guy in the class.
Gabe Hall, DL (6-5, 288)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Waller, Texas/HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/s6UpyzQYOE
Logan Compton: Kansas made a late push for him to play tight end. But he’s signed as a defensive linemen with Baylor.
Logan Compton, DL (6-4, 225)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Cypress, Texas/Tomball HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/d33u0MDGsp
Brandon White: A 3-star wide receiver and defensive back from Amarillo. He picked Baylor over Arkansas, Kansas and Syracuse. He could play either wide receiver or defensive back at Baylor, but it appears he’ll play defense.
Brandon White, DB (6-0, 170)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Amarillo, Texas/Tascosa HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/9b9HWfYtme
Harrison White: He committed to Baylor last May over a host of Big Ten schools.
Harrison White, DL (6-5, 263)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Houston, Texas/Klein HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/MBNpEehDUc
Niadre Zouzoua: He planned to join the marines before his football career took off.
Niadre Zouzoua, DL (6-4, 245)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Brockton, Mass./Monroe (N.Y.) College#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/96SuZlFGJG
Will Williams: A linebacker who had 97 tackles as a junior.
Will Williams, LB (6-2, 200)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
El Paso, Texas/Chapin HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/A6dLLDjEWy
Solomon Turner: A safety that committed to Baylor over his father’s alma mater, Illinois.
Solomon Turner, DB (6-2, 216)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Frisco, Texas/Prestonwood Christian#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/4XgGXRJGC7
Sam Snyder: He picked Baylor on signing day. The man runs a 4.59 40-yard dash.
Sam Snyder, TE (6-5, 225)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Fleming Island, Fla./Fleming Island HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/zFpQP3h0ph
TJ Franklin: He committed way back in 2017.
TJ Franklin, DL (6-5, 280)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Temple, Texas/HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/ISFJj2y3cz
Jonah White: He received late interest from Texas and was a popular target among top group of five programs and Kansas.
Jonah White, RB (6-0, 200)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Merkel, Texas/Merkel HS#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/XlcHlAlaWU
Blake Bedier: West Coast schools wanted to land the Utah junior college prospect. They didn’t. He could play immediately.
Blake Bedier, OL (6-6, 295)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Lehi, Utah/Snow College#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/jhcphCjznR
Davis DiVall: A former Temple commit. He isn’t anymore.
Davis DiVall, OL (6-5, 285)
— Baylor Football (@BUFootball) December 19, 2018
Scottsdale, Ariz./Bridgton Academy#BTru19 pic.twitter.com/l0xrbzVcNP
Remaining Targets:
Yusuf Terry: He was committed to Baylor, but he’s elected to wait to sign. Rutgers might be the favorite now. Fran Brown, now at Temple, had recruited him.
Cecil Powell: The safety from Florida looks like a February signee.
Elijah Ellis: He could sign in February as well.
Isaiah Hoofkin: The man decided today to wait until February to sign. Texas and Baylor will battle until then.
There are a few other guys Baylor will look at, including another junior college guard—Paul Matavo-Poialii—and possibly another wide receiver, if Terry doesn’t commit.
Reactions:
Baylor’s class ranks 36th on 247 and 4th in the Big 12. The Bears also rank 36th on ESPN and 32nd on Rivals.
#ESPN300 ATH Peyton Powell signs LOI with #Baylor ... #SicEm having a great #SigningDay ... Top 30 class when all is said and done ->-> https://t.co/WOW63EY2QT
— Gerry Hamilton (@HamiltonESPN) December 19, 2018
The Bears kept everyone today, including Ellis. They added Powell, and they have a top of the Big 12 class.
Story stayed the same I never changed it.#SicEm https://t.co/7Ji4W8Mqj5
— IV (@J4ylenellis) December 20, 2018
Recruiting is always funky, but this was a very good day for the Bears.