The Baylor football program has dipped into the local high school coaching scene to add to its staff.

Waco University head coach Kaeron Johnson announced to his team on Monday that he would be resigning his post to take over as the Director of High Schools at Baylor, where he played in college. He'll also work with the defensive line.

Johnson, a native of Cuero, was a three-year letterman at Baylor before his career was cut short due to an injury. He’s spent the past two seasons leading the Trojans, where he’s posted a 14-8 record and led University to back-to-back playoff appearances.

Prior to his time at University, Johnson was the defensive coordinator at Waco Midway, Conroe and Katy Mayde Creek; he was also a position coach at Waco Connally and Magnolia.

Johnson’s departure means that both Waco ISD programs will have new head coaches in 2025 as Waco High recently named Waco Midway assistant coach Esrom Martinez as the Lions new head coach. University has been the far more successful team in the district in recent years and has a good core back, so expect the quality of pool of candidates for this opening to be strong.

Defensive coordinator Charles Foster will serve as the interim head coach during the transition and sources indicate he will be a strong candidates for the permanent role as well.