The Baylor Bears currently hold a 2-2 record in the 2024 season. On 21st September, they lost by 7 points to Colorado. Sawter Robertson was a starting quarterback in their Week 3 game against the Air Force. The Bears dominated throughout the game and secured a 31-3 victory. In their week 4 game, Robertson went toe-to-toe with Shedeur Sanders. He threw for 148 yards and 2 TDs. That wasn’t all. The dual-threat also rushed for 82 yards on 9 carries and fetches himself a rushing TD.

Sawyer had to step in due to an injury to QB1 Dequan Finn. As a junior, Sawyer has earned valuable experience with the Bears. He joined the team in 2023, and since then, the team has recognized his improvement over time. Now, it’s his position to lose even when Finn returns from injury.

The QB was born in Lubbock, Texas, into a family with a strong sports background. He developed his football skills at Coronado High School. Swayer is a versatile player who excelled in football as well as baseball during his school days; as a footballer, he completed 877 out of 1.359 pass attempts for 12,148 yards. He also scored 146 touchdowns. His impressive high school stats helped him become a four-star recruit. In 2021, he decided to start his college career at Mississippi State; he turned down offers from big football programs like Texas, USC, Arizona State, and a few others. Let’s get to know the player’s athletic family background and his connection with Jarrett Stidham.

Son of Angela and Stan Robertson

Sawyer was born on February 1, 2003, to Angela and Stan Robertson. He has followed his father’s footsteps by choosing a career in football. However, his father is a talented athlete who played two sports, baseball and football. The quarterback has decided to carry forward the family tradition and make a name for himself with his impressive achievements on the field.

Stan was a first-round pick of the Expos in the 1990 MLB Draft and played in minor leagues before he joined Texas Tech to play football. The Robertson family is full of successful collegiate athletes. Swayer’s older brother Trael ran track for Lubbock Christian University.

His extended family also contributed to their family’s athletic background. His oldest uncle, Steve, used to play golf at Wayland Baptist University. Matt and Alesha both played basketball. Much information about Swawyers mom is not available online. Her personal and professional life is unknown, and although her son and the entire Robertson family are in the spotlight, she stays away from it. Sawyer’s maternal grandfather, who coached at Abernathy, has also played an influential role in his life. Growing up around such great athletes has helped Sawyer a lot in shaping his football career.

How is he related to Jarrett Stidham?

Jarrett Ryan Stidham plays for the Denver Broncos in the NFL and is Sawyer’s cousin. He played his college football with Baylor and Auburn Tigers players. He was picked by the New England Patriots in 2019 during their fourth round and spent his three seasons as a backup.

Sawyer and Jarrett not only play the same positions but also share a deep connection with the Baylor Bears. Jarrett started his freshman year at Baylor as a backup QB. In his first seven games, he completed 24 out of 28 passes for 331 yards and scored six touchdowns. He got the opportunity to make his debut because Seth Russell suffered a neck injury. In his debut against Kansas State, he threw for 419 yards and scored four touchdowns. He started the game against Oklahoma and unfortunately injured his back, but he finished with 257 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Regarding Sawyer’s performance with Baylor, the quarterback appeared in six games, and he became the starting quarterback against Utah because Black Shapen was injured. He completed 66 out of 117 passes for 864 yards and recorded two touchdowns for four interceptions. He also rushed the ball 35 times for 69 yards and scored one touchdown. This year, Sawyer has a chance to stand out with his impressive performance. So far, he has done a decent job. Let’s see what the future holds for the young QB.

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