Bryson Brown became the first Baylor commit to move on in the wake of Dave Aranda’s firing, and he didn’t waste much time making it official.
The 3-star linebacker announced Wednesday evening on social media that he is flipping his commitment from Baylor to Oklahoma State. Brown had first pledged to the Bears in January.
“First I wanted to thank the Baylor staff and coach Chaney for being the first ones to believe in me. I am excited to announce that I will be flipping my commitment to Oklahoma State University go pokes🤠🤠#Blessed #homegrown pic.twitter.com/A9NCYiynvQ”
Brown, a Stillwater, Oklahoma native, is listed at 6-foot-1 and 195 pounds. Rivals Industrial Rankings places him at No. 1275 overall and No. 113 among linebackers in the 2027 class. He also held offers from Arkansas and Purdue before choosing Baylor.
After Aranda was dismissed, Brown had initially told Rivals that the coaching change would not alter his decision.
“It was real shocking news to hear about coach Aranda,” he said. “I love Baylor It doesn’t affect my commitment Baylor is still my home.”
His exit leaves Baylor with 12 commitments in the 2027 cycle. On3 has the Bears at No. 72 in the class rankings.
Brown also posted another message thanking Baylor linebacker coach Jamar Chaney for visiting him and watching him live at practice.
“Appreciate @Jamar51Chaney for stopping by and watching me live at practice!!!@chadcawood @StwPioneerFB @StillH2OLcoach @JoeReynoldsBU pic.twitter.com/NFTkY1xXV3”
Chaney was a key figure in Baylor’s early push for Brown, and his work helped land the original commitment. But with Aranda out, the Bears’ recruiting picture has changed fast, and Brown’s move is likely only the beginning of the fallout.
There are still a lot of questions hanging over Baylor’s 2027 class. How many more recruits will follow Brown out the door, and how many will be added once the Bears make their next permanent head coaching hire? That part is still unwritten.
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