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Marlin Today
By the People, for the People
Baylor Cornerbacks Coach Returns to Marlin Roots
Jeremy Modkins, a former Marlin Bulldogs player, begins first year as Baylor's cornerbacks coach.
Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:21am
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Modkins' homecoming to Marlin and Baylor represents a unique opportunity to connect the university's football program with the local community.Marlin TodayJeremy Modkins, a native of Marlin, Texas, has returned home to begin his first year as the cornerbacks coach for the Baylor Bears football team. Modkins previously suited up for the Marlin Bulldogs and is now coming full circle to coach at his hometown university.
Why it matters
Modkins' homecoming represents a unique opportunity for the Baylor program to connect with the local community and leverage Modkins' deep roots in the Marlin area. As a former player for the Bulldogs, Modkins can provide valuable insight and mentorship to student-athletes from the region.
The details
After playing for the Marlin Bulldogs, Modkins went on to have a successful college football career and has since built up coaching experience at several programs. His return to Marlin as Baylor's new cornerbacks coach marks an exciting new chapter in his career and a chance to give back to the community that helped shape him.
- Modkins began his new role as Baylor's cornerbacks coach in April 2026.
The players
Jeremy Modkins
A native of Marlin, Texas who previously played for the Marlin Bulldogs and is now beginning his first year as the cornerbacks coach for the Baylor Bears football team.
Marlin Bulldogs
The high school football team from Modkins' hometown of Marlin, Texas.
Baylor Bears
The NCAA Division I football team of Baylor University, located in Waco, Texas.
What they’re saying
“Being from Marlin, I grew up watching Baylor.”
— Jeremy Modkins, Baylor Cornerbacks Coach
The takeaway
Modkins' return to Marlin and Baylor represents an opportunity to strengthen the bond between the university's football program and the local community, leveraging his deep personal ties to the region.