Cayden Tone
Cayden Tone is Baylor's standing debate — same snaps, two verdicts, every single week.
6′5″ · 295 lb · San Mateo, CA · Junipero Serra HS
The story
Senior offensive lineman on Baylor's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed with Baylor in 2023.
Buzz vs Tape
Fans warmer than rivals
His own fans are far more bullish than the rival fanbase.
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Cayden Tone
Cayden Tone is on trial in Baylor's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Baylor fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-22
His career
2023
- Signed with Baylorout of Junipero Serra
Awards
Cayden Tone plays offensive line for Baylor.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 36th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Baylor has produced 1 All-Conference offensive lineman and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2011. Connor Galvin was one of them, an All-American.
Background
2025 (Redshirt Sophomore): Did not see game action. 2024 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action. 2023 (Freshman): Redshirted. High School: Prepped at Junipero Serra High School in San Mateo, Calif. … Saw action at tackle and guard and saw time on the defensive line.