Kelsey Johnson News, Rumors, Updates - Baylor Bears

Lands at Liberty Johnson will transfer to Liberty, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Johnson caught three passes for 33 yards in 2025 with Baylor. The tight end spent four years in Waco, and will now spend his fifth-year senior season with the Flames, where he'll look to make a bigger impact than he did with the Bears.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Plans to leave Baylor Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal, 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson will leave the Bears after being with the team for four seasons since 2022. The 6-foot-3 tight end has played 820 snaps in his career with Baylor and brought in 23 catches for 174 yards and a touchdown in his career with the squad. He'll now have one year of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Johnson (undisclosed) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Kansas State.

Impact Baylor's tight end room will be at full strength Saturday, with both Johnson and Michael Trigg suiting up. Johnson, a redshirt junior, has seen just two targets this season while failing to log a reception.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) is probable to feature Saturday against Kansas State.

Impact Johnson is the backup at tight end behind Michael Trigg (questionable), who's probable to feature this weekend. Johnson would be the next in line in case Trigg misses Saturday's game.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Baylor Johnson (undisclosed) appears healthy for Baylor's practice, per Josh Crawford of SportsIllustrated.com.

Impact Johnson was recovering from offseason surgery but now appears fully healthy after making the "catch of the day" at Baylor's camp. The senior tight end will look to build momentum and hopefully find a role in the Bears' offense for this season.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for summer return Johnson (undisclosed) underwent offseason surgery and is aiming for a summer return, per the Waco Tribune.

Impact Johnson reportedly underwent surgery right after the 2025 season and is still not quite at full strength. He only played in four games last year before sitting out the rest of the season with the injury. The year prior, he caught 11 passes for 80 yards. If he can get healthy by the time the season rolls around, Johnson should be the Bears' backup at tight end to Michael Trigg.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially out again Johnson (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's Texas Bowl against LSU, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports reports.

Impact Johnson has not played since Week 4. He did receive a target on the season.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 14 Johnson (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Kansas, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his eighth-consecutive game as the Bears host the Jayhawks on Saturday. The 6-foot-3 junior tight end saw a handful of snaps in each of Baylor's first four games, but he appears in line for a redshirt year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) won't play against Houston on Saturday night, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Week 4. The tight end didn't log a catch in the four games he did appear in, so his absence shouldn't be a big loss for the Bears' offense.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) will remain out for Baylor on Saturday, SicEm365 reports.

Impact Johnson hasn't played since Week 4, and hasn't logged a catch this season. The tight end's absence, therefore, shouldn't impact the Bears' offense in the slightest. Michael Trigg figures to remain the top option at tight end.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Johnson (undisclosed) remains out for Saturday's game versus TCU, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson will skip his fifth consecutive game. Even when healthy, he didn't tally a target through the first four games, so his absence shouldn't be felt much from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Oklahoma State Johnson (undisclosed) is out Saturday versus Oklahoma State, Zach Smith of The Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson will miss his fourth consecutive game Saturday as he continues to work through an undisclosed injury. He was not targeted in his four active games. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday versus TCU.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Texas Tech Jonhson (undisclosed) won't play against the Red Raiders, Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune reports.

Impact Johnson will remain out Saturday. The tight end hasn't played since Week 4, which should open the door for Matthew Klopfenstein to get more involved at the tight end position.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Johnson (undisclosed) is out versus Iowa State on Saturday, per Zach Smith of the Waco Tribune.

Impact Johnson will now miss his second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. With Michael Trigg suspended, Baylor will be without their top two tight ends for Saturday's matchup, and Matthew Klopfenstein will likely serve as the starter.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against BYU Johnson (undisclosed) will not play Saturday against BYU, Foster Nicholas of 247Sports reports.

Impact Baylor could be extremely shorthanded at tight end with Johnson out and Nicholas reporting that Michael Trigg was not seen during warmups either. Trigg's status has yet to be confirmed but Johnson is confirmed out.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blake Shapen finds Kelsey Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown giving Baylor a 21-20 lead over TCU

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Kelsey Johnson's first-career rushing TD helps Baylor regain the lead vs. TCU

NOVEMBER 19, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Blake Shapen finds Kelsey Johnson for a 12-yard touchdown giving Baylor a 21-20 lead over TCU

Kelsey Johnson's first-career rushing TD helps Baylor regain the lead vs. TCU