Two Baylor draft picks have started carving out their NFL preseason storylines, and the early returns look very different.
Wide receiver Josh Cameron has been the louder of the two so far. Drafted 191st overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2026 NFL Draft, Cameron caught two passes for 41 yards in the first quarter of Jacksonville’s game against the Carolina Panthers. The performance only adds to the idea that his running-back-like build and YAC ability could put him on the edge of earning a spot on the Jaguars’ 53-man roster when the regular season begins.
Defensive lineman Jackie Marshall, selected 184th overall by the Tennessee Titans, has had a quieter start. He recorded a tackle in Tennessee’s preseason game against the Seahawks, but that’s about it for now. The 6'2" 293 pound defensive tackle showed versatility and teamwork at Baylor, traits that could serve him well in the NFL, though it’s still too early to call his preseason one way or the other.
Baylor’s draft class wasn’t limited to those two. A handful of former Bears also landed undrafted free agent deals after April.
Quarterback Sawyer Robertson has yet to post any preseason stats.
Tight end Michael Trigg looked like he might be building momentum after catching four passes for 30 yards in Dallas’ preseason matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, but a toe injury in that same game kept him out of the next contest against the Arizona Cardinals. His status and his chances of making the 53-man roster remain unclear.
Wide receiver Kole Wilson signed with the Cleveland Browns, where he has one catch for seven yards in the first preseason game and no stats in the second.
Wide receiver Kobe Prentice was waived by the New England Patriots.
Offensive lineman Sidney Fugar was waived by Dallas within a week of signing, with DJ Wingfield taking that spot instead.
Safety Devyn Bobby signed with the Arizona Cardinals, but he does not have any current preseason stats available.
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