Saturday Blitz
Fansided

Baylor Football: 5 players to watch in 2017 spring game

By Matt Workman

Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Zach Smith (4) throws a pass in the second quarter against the Boise State Broncos during the Cactus Bowl at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
2 of 5
Next
Dec 19, 2015; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (12) runs the ball during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos in the 2015 New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Albuquerque, NM, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Anu Solomon (12) runs the ball during the second half against the New Mexico Lobos in the 2015 New Mexico Bowl at University Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports /

One of the contenders for the starting QB position is graduate transfer is Anu Solomon. He comes to Baylor form Arizona where he had an outstanding 2014 season with 3,793 yards and 28 touchdowns and in 2015 he threw for 2,667 yards and 20 scores in 11 games. Solomon is coming off of 2016 season where he saw limited time due to injury.

Related Story: Anu Solomon, Zach Smith set for QB Battle

If Solomon can capture some to that early magic he showed while at Arizona, he could come in and help Baylor get the Rhule era started on the right track in 2017.

Solomon is a more of athletic QB than Smith and this athleticism could provide Baylor with another dynamic on the offensive side of the ball. Much like RGIII or Seth Russell this athleticism is a two edged sword that could open Solomon up for greater risk of injury.

Home/Baylor Bears