#71
Matthew Parker
Returning to Baylor for 2026
Flowood, Miss. → Jackson Prep HS
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Aranda
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Baylor
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · 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
Background
2025 (Freshman): Redshirted the season … Was listed as second of the depth chart at tackle throughout the year … Played in two games, blowout wins vs. Samford and UCF. High School: Standout offensive tackle at Jackson Prep in Flowood, Miss., for Coach Doug Goodwin … Consensus three-star recruit …...
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