Baylor Locks in Visit with 4-Star Quarterback Recruit

Bears battle Oklahoma State for top QB prospect Luke Babin

Mar. 16, 2026 at 6:07pm

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Baylor has locked in an official visit with 4-star quarterback recruit Luke Babin, who recently decommitted from Vanderbilt. The Bears are looking to add a talented passer to their offense and will have to compete with Oklahoma State to land Babin.

Why it matters

Baylor has had success developing quarterbacks in recent years, producing NFL draft picks like Robert Griffin III and Bryce Petty. Landing a top QB recruit like Babin could help continue that tradition and provide depth behind current starter DJ Lagway.

The details

Babin, who was previously committed to Vanderbilt, has locked in an official visit to Baylor's campus on June 19. The Bears are battling Oklahoma State for Babin's commitment, with Baylor assistant coach Rhett Bomar leading the recruitment efforts. Baylor offered Babin a scholarship in May 2024, and he has visited the school twice before.

  • Baylor offered Babin a scholarship in May 2024.
  • Babin visited Baylor twice in 2024, including for a game against Oklahoma State.

The players

Luke Babin

A 4-star quarterback recruit who recently decommitted from Vanderbilt and is now considering Baylor and Oklahoma State.

Dave Aranda

The head coach of the Baylor Bears football team, who is looking to add a talented passer to his offense.

Rhett Bomar

A Baylor assistant coach leading the recruitment efforts for quarterback Luke Babin.

DJ Lagway

Baylor's current starting quarterback, who Babin could potentially back up or compete with for playing time.

Sawyer Robertson

A recent Baylor quarterback who is headed to the NFL Draft this year.

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What they’re saying

“'Baylor has really been trying. They've really come back for me,'”

— Luke Babin

“'Coach Rhett 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

What’s next

Babin's official visit to Baylor's campus is scheduled for June 19, which should give him a chance to fully evaluate the program and determine if it is the best fit for him.

The takeaway

Baylor's history of developing NFL-caliber quarterbacks makes them an attractive destination for top QB recruits like Luke Babin. However, the Bears will have to win a conference battle against Oklahoma State to land Babin's commitment.