Keaton Thomas is Baylor’s tone-setting linebacker and one of the Big 12’s most productive tacklers
In the 2025 season, Keaton Thomas followed up a first-team All-Big 12 breakout with another elite year at inside linebacker, posting 103 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception, and a fumble return touchdown for Baylor. He stands out for nonstop range, instinctive run fits, and a proven knack for game-changing plays in coverage and turnover creation. With back-to-back 100-plus tackle seasons and national award watch-list recognition, he looks like a high-floor, high-motor fit for a defense that wants a reliable every-down enforcer.
