#21
Michael Johnson Jr.
Returning to Baylor for 2026
Batesville, Miss. → South Panola HS
via baylorbears.com ↗Michael Johnson Jr.
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
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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
Wide receiver · 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 (Sophomore): Redshirted the season … Saw action in one game, the season finale vs. Houston on special teams. Previous School: Played in eight games in 2024 for East Mississippi CC … Totaled 16 catches for 200 yards and three TDs … Had three catches for 30 yards at Hinds CC … Went for five gr...
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