Baylor Secures Commitment From Standout Linebacker Jamarion Phillips
Baylor’s football program strengthened its 2024 recruiting class with the addition of three-star linebacker **Jamarion Phillips** from Dallas South Oak Cliff High School. The 6-foot, 220-pound defender becomes the sixth commit in the Bears’ class and brings championship pedigree to Waco.
Phillips was a key contributor on a dominant South Oak Cliff defense that helped the program reach its fourth consecutive 5A-II state title game. His physicality and instincts made him one of Texas’ most productive high school linebackers last season.
Ranked as the No. 96 linebacker nationally and No. 144 overall prospect in Texas by 247Sports, Phillips chose Baylor over **29 other scholarship offers**. His recruitment reflects the Bears’ growing ability to compete for top in-state talent against Power Five programs.
The Dallas native projects as an immediate impact player in Baylor’s defensive scheme. His combination of speed, tackling ability, and experience in big games should translate well to the Big 12.
Head coach Dave Aranda continues building defensive depth with Phillips’ commitment. The Bears are assembling one of the conference’s most impressive 2024 recruiting classes, emphasizing physical defenders who fit their system.
