#17
Cade Tessier
Returning to Baylor for 2026
Fr. · Montgomery, Texas → Lake Creek HS
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Cade Tessier
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Baylor
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · Baylor
Returning around him
- 82% of 2024 offensive production back (Strong continuity)
- 2 Baylor players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -1 net (31 in / 32 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Baylor · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #35 · 2026 recruiting class #57
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #845
Peaked at #845 this season.
Background
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): Did not see game action. 2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action. 2023 (Freshman): Redshirted. High School: A two-star prospect out of Lake Creek High School according to 247Sports ... Rated as the 162nd best QB prospect in the nation and the 353 best prospect...