4-star QB Luke Babin locks in Baylor official visit

Baylor is in the mix for the in-state gunslinger who recently decommitted from Vanderbilt.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 6:03pm

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Woodville (Texas) four-star quarterback Luke Babin, the No. 287 overall prospect and No. 24 QB in the 2027 cycle, has decommitted from Vanderbilt and is now considering several Big 12 schools, including Baylor, Oklahoma State, and Houston. Babin has an official visit scheduled with Baylor for the weekend of June 19.

Why it matters

Babin is a highly sought-after quarterback prospect, and his decision on where to play college football will have a significant impact on the recruiting landscape in the Big 12 conference. Baylor is looking to bolster its 2027 recruiting class, which currently ranks No. 25 nationally.

The details

Babin recently decommitted from Vanderbilt and is now considering several Big 12 schools. Baylor has been actively recruiting him, with offensive coordinator Rhett Holcomb reaching out and sending him a letter about why the Bears want him. Babin has also expressed interest in Oklahoma State, where he is impressed by the work of new head coach Eric Morris, and Houston, which has also scheduled an official visit with him.

  • Babin decommitted from Vanderbilt nearly a month ago.
  • Babin will visit Baylor's campus the weekend of June 19 for an official visit.
  • Babin will also visit Houston at the beginning of June for an official visit.

The players

Luke Babin

A 4-star quarterback from Woodville, Texas, who is the No. 287 overall prospect and No. 24 QB in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Dave Aranda

The head coach of the Baylor Bears football team, who is looking to add Babin to Baylor's 2027 recruiting class.

Rhett Holcomb

The offensive coordinator for the Baylor Bears, who has been actively recruiting Babin.

Eric Morris

The new head coach of the Oklahoma State Cowboys, who has emerged as a contender for Babin's commitment.

Karece Hoyt

A 4-star athlete from Frisco, Texas, who is the top-ranked commit in Baylor's 2027 recruiting class.

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What they’re saying

“Baylor has really been trying. They've really come back for me. Coach Rhett (Holcomb) has been texting me and sent me a letter about why he wanted to be back in the mix. Those are some of the original guys that offered me in the beginning and great places to land, great places to be. I love those coaches and have a great relationship with them.”

— Luke Babin

“After watching what they did at North Texas with Drew Mestemaker, the history with quarterbacks that Coach Morris has … it's one of the best places I can go to play quarterback.”

— Luke Babin

“My connections are strong with the Baylor staff and the community. Some things that are exciting me about Baylor are the winning traditions and the mission to get back to that!”

— Karece Hoyt, 4-star athlete

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