Jackson Baird is a 6'4" wide receiver from Waco, TX, who attended Midway High School where he earned one letter. During his senior season, he recorded 41 receptions for 937 yards and eight touchdowns while helping lead Midway to District 12-6A Championship; he was named Offensive First Team All-District. Baird also competed in baseball for the school. He redshirted during his freshman year at Baylor in 2024 but appeared in the regular-season finale win over Kansas. In 2025, he saw action in the rout versus UCF. Baird is a returning redshirt sophomore for the Bears.