BY BRIAN GOSSET
X – @gosset41
X – @gmsportsmedia1
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Byron Nelson tight end Parker Almanza announced his commitment to Baylor. Almanza is a 3-star prospect according to 247Sports and stands 6-3, 225.
The 2026 tight end is ranked #58 in the country and #167 overall player in the state per 247Sports. He owned 12 offers and choose Baylor over Texas State and Colorado State.
His brother, Leo, is a cornerback at Baylor.
Almanza finished the 2024 season with 58 catches, 770 yards yards and 9 touchdowns He was voted 4-6A First Team All-District. As a sophomore, he caught 15 passes for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Byron Nelson went 9-2 overall and 7-1 in district in 2024. The Bobcats made history in 2023 with a 13-1 record, a 7-0 undefeated district championship and trip to the regional final.
1000% COMMITTED!!!🐻🐻🐻🐻@ByronNelsonFB @BUFootball @CoachJLAnderson @CallieCam_ @ahunt90 @CoachDaveAranda @AppleberryBU @EdParisJr @aclavo_BU @CoachK_Hall @JakeSpavital @CoachDBaker81 @coachwoodward @craig__owen @CoachHughes87 @FlightSkillz @coachcilumba @GPowersScout… pic.twitter.com/ShSIZoCZSF
— Parker Almanza – TE 6’3” 235lbs CO26 (@ParkerAlmanza5) June 14, 2025
Junior season Highlights! Thank you to my teammates and coaches for an amazing season!
— Parker Almanza – TE 6’3” 235lbs CO26 (@ParkerAlmanza5) November 17, 2024
58 Catches
770 Yards
9 TDs
@BNHSFOOTBALL09 @coachwoodward @craig__owen @coachcilumba @GPowersScout @FlightSkillz https://t.co/YyipufJyb2