The Bears gained a commitment at a position of need.
, Phoenix Jackson, and Jeremy Evans, it was clear that Baylor needed to make waves via the transfer portal. But recently,Baylor transfer portal tracker: Every player coming in and out of the program in 2026While Porter has a chance to rise in the rankings before they are all set in stone, the 6-foot-1, 220-pound LB isn't currently ranked by 247Sports or the Composite.
Porter recorded an extraordinary 103 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, two sacks and six pass breakups on his way to district 8-5A MVP honors. In addition, Porter participates in track and field for the Timberwolves in the shot put event. He recorded a personal best of 50 feet in that event. Porter has good speed for his size, clocking in at 4.58 in the 40-yard dash.With the addition of Porter, Baylor now has two linebackers in the 2026 cycle. The Bears landed Jamarion Phillips to pair with Porter for the future. As far as current linebackers that Baylor can rely on, the Bears hope to get Travion Barnes back this season -- Baylor also returns both Kaleb Burns and Kyland Reed, two players who saw plenty of snaps this season. Outside of those two, and hopefully Barnes, Baylor doesn't have much experience at the position. Utilizing the transfer portal will be pivotal in hopes of bettering the linebackers. Baylor defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman has done a good job with linebackers -- most recently coaching up All-American Austin Romaine, who transferred to Texas Tech. If he can create similar magic in Waco, Bears fans will be very happy with the hiring.Trent is the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI and also serves as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines on SI. His work has additionally been featured on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.Baylor offers one of the best 2026 LB in central Texas
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