ALERT: Baylor Coach Makes BOLD CLAIM About Bryson Washington’s EXPLOSIVE Potential — Big 12 BEWARE!
April 18, 2025 — Waco, TX
The Big 12 just got a warning shot — and it came straight from Baylor head coach Dave Aranda, who didn’t mince words when talking about sophomore wide receiver Bryson Washington’s potential.
“Bryson isn’t just going to be one of the best receivers in the conference,” Aranda said during a spring press conference Thursday. “He’s going to be one of the most explosive playmakers in the country. Period.”
That’s a bold claim from a coach known more for his quiet demeanor than flashy headlines. But Aranda’s confidence in Washington appears well-founded, especially after what insiders are calling a “jaw-dropping” spring camp performance. Washington reportedly clocked a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash, made several highlight-reel catches in team scrimmages, and showcased a route tree polished beyond his years.
Originally a 4-star recruit out of Franklin High School (TX), Washington came into the Baylor program as a multi-positional athlete with blazing speed and elite vertical ability. After a freshman season limited by a crowded depth chart and minor injuries, he’s now healthy, more experienced, and ready to explode.
“He’s stronger, faster, and more locked in mentally,” said wide receivers coach Dallas Baker. “There’s a switch that flipped this spring. He’s not just trying to earn reps — he’s trying to dominate every single snap.”
Baylor fans caught a glimpse of that mindset during the spring game last weekend, where Washington hauled in five catches for 137 yards and two touchdowns — one of them a 72-yard bomb where he dusted two defenders and left the secondary frozen.
“He’s got that ‘it’ factor,” said junior quarterback Sawyer Robertson. “I know if I throw it up, he’s either coming down with it or no one is. That kind of trust is rare.”
Big 12 defensive coordinators are officially on notice. With Washington projected to be Baylor’s WR1 heading into the fall, and with the Bears pivoting to a more aggressive, vertical offense under new offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, his breakout feels inevitable.
“He’s got a little bit of Xavier Worthy in him — that next gear that guys just can’t catch,” said one anonymous Big 12 scout. “If Baylor uses him right, he’s going to torch a lot of DBs this year.”
And it’s not just hype from inside the program. NFL Draft analysts are already whispering about Washington as a potential early-round prospect — if not in 2026, then shortly after. His combination of top-end speed, leaping ability, and fluid route running is tailor-made for the modern game.
For now, though, Bryson Washington is locked in on one thing: winning.
“We’ve got goals as a team,” Washington said when asked about his spring performance. “I’m here to help us win games, win the Big 12, and put Baylor back on top. All that other stuff will come.”
If Aranda’s bold prediction holds true, opposing defenses better buckle up — because Bryson Washington is coming, and he’s coming fast.
