Leo Almanza Jr.
Leo Almanza Jr. is a three-star recruit from Trophy Club, TX, out of Byron Nelson (No. 987 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Baylor's 8 games this season.
Where Almanza comes from
- Trophy Club, TX
- Byron Nelson
- About 100 miles from McLane Stadium
- Three-star, No. 987 in the 2025 class.
- On the Baylor roster since 2025
Where Almanza fits
Baylor lists 34 defensive backs this season.
Baylor defensive backs with a game this season
Baylor is 5-3. Next: vs Iowa State, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Byron Nelson
Also from Trophy Club, TX
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Dave Aranda
Pass share
49.7%
309 pass / 313 run
Plays / game
77.8
8 games
Team sack rate
5.7%
349 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, fast tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Baylor -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and zone coverage.
Baylor has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs and 1 All-American. 5 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Jalen Pitre was one of them, an All-American.
Two seasons at Baylor
- 2026 Baylor ArandaYear 2 · Games –
- 2025 Baylor ArandaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Byron NelsonTrophy Club, TX · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 987 in the 2025 class. Signed with Baylor.Also from Byron Nelson: David Kabongo (Utah State), Eze Osondu (UTSA), Jonathan Kabeya (BYU) and 1 more.
2025
- Signed with BaylorThree-star, out of Byron Nelson