Football

Baylor 2021-22 Athlete of the Year Nominees

2021-22 Big 12 Athlete of the Year candidates will be highlighted each day at 10 a.m. CT and 2 p.m. CT listed in alphabetical order by school through Friday, July 22.

The winners will be announced the week of July 25. Stay tuned to Big12Sports.com and the Conference’s social media platforms to see the rest of the nominees.

This morning’s featured candidates are Baylor’s NaLyssa Smith and Jalen Pitre.

Baylor Female Athlete of the Year Candidate
NaLyssa Smith; Basketball
Sr., Converse, Texas

Accomplishments
  • No. 2 Pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft.
  • 2022 unanimous choice for the Big 12 Player of the Year.
  • Received All-American recognition from seven different organizations.
  • 2022 Naismith Player of the Year Finalist.
  • Set a Baylor program record with 26 double-doubles on the season.  
 
Baylor Male Athlete of the Year Candidate
Jalen Pitre; Football
Sr., Stafford, Texas

Accomplishments
  • Consensus All-American.
  • Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, All-Big 12 First Team.  
  • Reese’s Senior Bowl All-America.
  • NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Big Board member.  
  • The only player in all D1 football with at least three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and two interceptions.