Baylor Football: 3 position battles to watch during spring ball

A Quarterback conversation, that doesn’t include Charlie Brewer.

The Brewer experience in Waco came to an end when the veteran announced his intentions to transfer and ended up at Utah University.

Quite possibly the toughest position to gauge a starter, the Bears bring a blend of experience, alongside youth. Two of the signal-callers have made an impact on a Big 12 Championship game. The other two have not taken a snap under center at the collegiate level.

Jacob Zeno

The biggest question mark for the Baylor Bears entering 2021 will be the signal-caller. No one on the roster apart from Brewer was given an opportunity at consistent playing time, even with the poor record on the season.

However, the two backups to Brewer have played in relatively big games in their young careers. First with Zeno, who has a big arm and from what has been seen, good deep-ball accuracy.

Zeno connected on two intermediate passes in the Big 12 Championship game, which helped spark the Bears to a ferocious comeback against Oklahoma and send the game into overtime.

However, there isn’t a true favorite, with neither guy having a ton of game film to look over. However, based on the scheme new OC Jeff Grimes brings in, a big-armed talent is required. Zeno fits the bill and right now, would be my projected starter.

Gerry Bohannon

The former four-star quarterback out of Earle, Arkansas brings a dual-threat element, during his two years as a backup for the Bears. His arm isn’t the most defined, but in his fourth year at Baylor, could make some off-season strides.

Bohannon scheme-wise isn’t the best overall fit. However, his dual-threat ability makes him a prime candidate for playing time this year. With the Grimes offense, there’s a pretty set quarterback. However, things could get weird during the season.

Surprise: Kyron Drones

The least seasoned, but quite possibly the highest potential, Drones is a certified winner. Drones is a two-time state champion, Elite 11 finalists, and ranked No. 11 in the country out of all dual-threat quarterbacks.

His arm strength shines out and has better running ability than Zeno. His 6-2, 195 lbs. frame is impressive for a freshman and should have a very bright future within the program.

I do not think Drones starts, but in blowouts, will get some opportunity to play and showcase what the future holds for the kid that went to high school just 30 minutes from Houston.

The final quarterback to discuss is Blake Shapen, a redshirt freshman out of Louisiana. He sat out last season and declined the option to play baseball for the school, in order to participate in spring ball.

That decision shows that Shapen is in the running for playing time. Although, Shapen is not expected to be the starting quarterback on September 4 in San Marcos.