By Kevin Lonnquist
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Baylor got some immediate help for its 2023 offensive line when BYU's Campbell Barrington announced on his IG page he committed to Baylor.
The Bears coaching staff view him as a left tackle for the RVO offense. The key to any offensive line’s success will be at the anchor position, left tackle.
Barrington visited Baylor over the weekend. He was also considering UCLA and Michigan State. He will have two years of eligibility along with a redshirt.
Barrington played in a reserve role for the Cougars this fall appearing in eight games and making no starts.
But the attraction to Baylor is that his older brother Clark played for then BYU and current Baylor offensive line coach Eric Mateos. Campbell and Mateos crossed for only half a season.
“[Clark] says he’s the best coach he’s ever had,’’ Campbell said. “From what Clark told me and being around him a little bit, [Mateos] is a great teacher when it comes to technique, his knowledge of the game and just all-around cares for his players.’’
A freshman All-American in 2021, Barrington made six starts that season. He was expected to contend for the starting right tackle spot before losing out to veteran Kingsley Suamataia and then became a reserve. He missed the last month of the season due to a broken thumb.
Baylor may not be done with offensive linemen in the portal. There's a chance the staff could pursue a second experienced player. The Bears are losing veterans Connor Galvin, Jacob Gall, Khalil Keith and Grant Miller.
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Baylor got some immediate help for its 2023 offensive line when BYU's Campbell Barrington announced on his IG page he committed to Baylor.
The Bears coaching staff view him as a left tackle for the RVO offense. The key to any offensive line’s success will be at the anchor position, left tackle.
Barrington visited Baylor over the weekend. He was also considering UCLA and Michigan State. He will have two years of eligibility along with a redshirt.
Barrington played in a reserve role for the Cougars this fall appearing in eight games and making no starts.
But the attraction to Baylor is that his older brother Clark played for then BYU and current Baylor offensive line coach Eric Mateos. Campbell and Mateos crossed for only half a season.
“[Clark] says he’s the best coach he’s ever had,’’ Campbell said. “From what Clark told me and being around him a little bit, [Mateos] is a great teacher when it comes to technique, his knowledge of the game and just all-around cares for his players.’’
A freshman All-American in 2021, Barrington made six starts that season. He was expected to contend for the starting right tackle spot before losing out to veteran Kingsley Suamataia and then became a reserve. He missed the last month of the season due to a broken thumb.
Baylor may not be done with offensive linemen in the portal. There's a chance the staff could pursue a second experienced player. The Bears are losing veterans Connor Galvin, Jacob Gall, Khalil Keith and Grant Miller.
