
Baylor Bears Load Up Transfer Portal Ahead of 2026 Season
Baylor added 32 players via the portal and lost 32, bringing in stars like Garrick Ponder, Jamaal Whyce Jr. and Gavin Freeman while hoping DJ Lagway can lead a resurgence.
May 12, 2026
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Baylor added 32 players via the portal and lost 32, bringing in stars like Garrick Ponder, Jamaal Whyce Jr. and Gavin Freeman while hoping DJ Lagway can lead a resurgence.

Michael Trigg, a Baylor tight end whose college path wound through USC and Ole Miss, went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft but secured a heavily compensated free‑agent deal with the Dallas Cowboys. His 2025 campaign, marked by a Mackey Award finalist nod and career‑high numbers, highlights both his talent and the challenges he overcame.