Baylor Hires New Defensive Line Coach Jacori Greer

Greer excited to coach in the Big 12 under Baylor's defensive mastermind Dave Aranda

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:50pm

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Baylor has hired Jacori Greer as its new defensive line coach for the 2026 season. Greer, who previously coached at Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech, said he's excited to coach in the Big 12 and work under Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, known for his defensive expertise. Greer is focused on getting to know his new players and their backgrounds as he transitions into the role.

Why it matters

Baylor's defense has been a strength of the program under Aranda, and the addition of Greer as the new defensive line coach is an important hire as the Bears look to maintain their defensive prowess in the competitive Big 12 conference.

The details

Greer spent last season as the defensive line coach at Coastal Carolina, where he helped transform the team's defensive line into one that ranked 59th nationally in tackles for loss. He's now tasked with leading Baylor's defensive line and is eager to work with Aranda and defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman, who Greer says will give him the freedom to implement his own style of play.

  • Greer was hired as Baylor's new defensive line coach in December 2025.
  • Greer has been getting to know his new players over the past month since arriving in Waco.

The players

Jacori Greer

Baylor's new defensive line coach who previously coached at Coastal Carolina and Louisiana Tech.

Dave Aranda

Baylor's head coach, known for his defensive expertise and background.

Joe Klanderman

Baylor's defensive coordinator, who Greer says will give him the freedom to implement his own style of play.

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What they’re saying

“This is a conference that I've always just dreamed about coaching in. I mean, the style of play, the competition you play every week, it's really a defensive line dream in my opinion, right? Like the guys that can be explosive, that can get off the ball, really do well in this league.”

— Jacori Greer, Baylor Defensive Line Coach

“Coach Aranda really has set the tone and tempo of he wants us to be a close team. And so with that, like it's all relationships, man. I've been spending more time, less time actually talking football, more time talking about their family. More talking about we've got a couple players that have kids.”

— Jacori Greer, Baylor Defensive Line Coach

What’s next

Greer will continue to get to know his players and their families as he prepares to lead Baylor's defensive line in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Baylor's hiring of Jacori Greer as the new defensive line coach signals the program's commitment to maintaining its defensive prowess under the leadership of head coach Dave Aranda, one of the top defensive minds in college football.