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Hawkins Polley stats, 2026

Baylor (4–3, Big 12). Tight end. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Hawkins Polley is a tight end for Baylor (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 293rd in yards per catch (13.4), 307th in receiving TDs (1), 436th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3), in 6 games. This week: Baylor at UCF.

Receiving yards107593rd of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches8631st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch13.4293rd of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs1307th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Hawkins Polley?

Position
Tight end
Class
Senior
Height
6-4
Weight
256 pounds
Number
No. 86
Hometown
Houston, TX
High school
Houston Stratford (Houston, TX)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 857 in the 2023 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Hawkins Polley's receiving stats

He's 293rd of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (13.4) and 307th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards107593rd of 682
Catches8631st of 682
Yards per catch13.4293rd of 675
Receiving TDs1307th of 506

The season

Hawkins Polley's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 436th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (3).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)3436th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Hawkins Polley's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2023Baylor2147.01—
2026Baylor810713.410
Career1012112.120

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Hawkins Polley's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2023Baylor+1.89+1.89—3.83%
2026Baylor+0.85+0.8537.5%10.23%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Hawkins Polley's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
1vs. AuburnL 16–1720101
2vs. Prairie View A&MW 44–34100
3vs. Louisiana TechW 36–193100
4vs. ColoradoW 23–1328101
5at Arizona StateW 55–1918210
7vs. TCUL 6–1734201

FAQ

Questions about Hawkins Polley

What position does Hawkins Polley play?

Hawkins Polley plays tight end for Baylor, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Hawkins Polley from, and what year is he?

Hawkins Polley is a senior tight end for Baylor, listed at 6-4 and 256 pounds, from Houston, TX.

How tall is Hawkins Polley, and how much does he weigh?

Hawkins Polley is listed at 6-4 and 256 pounds on Baylor's 2026 roster.

What year is Hawkins Polley?

Hawkins Polley is a senior, from the 2023 recruiting class.

What are Hawkins Polley's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2023–2026), Hawkins Polley has 10 catches for 121 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Hawkins Polley play for?

Baylor (4–3, Big 12), where he plays tight end and wears No. 86.

Is Hawkins Polley eligible for the NFL Draft?

Yes. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school, and Hawkins Polley was in the 2023 class, so he's eligible for the 2027 draft.

How did Hawkins Polley play in his last game?

Week 7 vs. TCU: 34 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). Baylor lost 6–17.

Where did Hawkins Polley go to high school?

Houston Stratford (Houston, TX). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 857 in the 2023 class.

What are Hawkins Polley's stats this season?

107 receiving yards, 8 catches, 13.4 yards per catch, 1 receiving TDs, 3 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Hawkins Polley rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 293rd of 675 in yards per catch, 307th of 506 in receiving TDs, 436th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards).

When does Hawkins Polley play next?

Baylor visits UCF Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Baylor.

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