Baylor men’s golf added its first recruiting class under head coach Jean-Paul Hebert on Wednesday, landing two signees for the Bears’ 2027 class in Tripp Depoy and Jayden Jun.
Both players are slated to arrive in Waco for the 2027-28 season, giving Baylor a pair of highly regarded junior golfers to build around as the program looks ahead. Hebert said the fit goes beyond rankings and results.
"We are genuinely excited about both of our signees, for the class of 2027," Hebert said. "I really like the people that they are, on and off of the golf course. Both are a great fit for Baylor, and both understand that the Baylor opportunity is a great fit for them in return."
Depoy, who is from The Woodlands, Texas, brings a strong junior résumé and a national profile. Ranked No. 26 in the class of 2027, he is a multiple-time American Junior Golf Association champion and recently won the 20th PING Invitational at Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Florida.
"He’s a smart player, has a good attitude, and is a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing when it comes to being a competitor," Hebert said of Depoy. "Tripp has continued to develop through his junior golf years (which is what playing the game is all about),"
Jun comes to Baylor from Southern California and arrives with his own track record of success. Ranked No. 40 in the class of 2027, he has won multiple events on the Toyota Tour Cup circuit and added several top-five finishes while competing in junior tournaments across the country.
"Jayden is another player that has a lot of game," Hebert said. "Being a West Coast guy, he’s no stranger to great competition, and has done a nice job of traveling and competing at the highest levels around the country."
The additions come as Baylor expects to return six players for the 2027-28 season. For Hebert, Depoy and Jun mark the start of his work on the recruiting trail as head coach, another piece in shaping the future of Baylor men’s golf.
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