Indiana University Athletics
Football Roster

Jersey Number 2
Byron Baldwin Jr.
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 194
- Year:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Baltimore, Md.
- High School:
- Saint Frances Academy
2025 (Freshman Season)
Season: Appeared in eight games ... Made collegiate debut against UCLA (10/25) ... One of 12 true freshmen to make collegiate debut.
UCLA (10/25): Made collegiate debut on kickoff coverage ... Posted three tackles, with two on defense. at Maryland (11/1): Totaled one tackle ... Recovered the third-quarter fumble that was forced by Jamari Sharpe and led to a Roman Hemby touchdown rush. at Purdue (11/28): Chipped in one stop. vs. Ohio State (12/6): Chipped in two tackles. vs. Oregon (1/9): Made the tackle on the game’s opening kickoff.
Prep/Personal
Defensive back for head coach Henry Russell at Saint Frances Academy ... Consensus four-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3 ... Top-100 national recruit by 247Sports and On3 ... Tabbed top-20 defensive back nationally per ESPN, 247Sports and On3 ... Consensus top-10 recruit in Maryland per ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN ... Logged 79 tackles, two interceptions and three pass breakups as a junior ... Made 35 tackles with one interception and six pass breakups as a sophomore.
Season: Appeared in eight games ... Made collegiate debut against UCLA (10/25) ... One of 12 true freshmen to make collegiate debut.
UCLA (10/25): Made collegiate debut on kickoff coverage ... Posted three tackles, with two on defense. at Maryland (11/1): Totaled one tackle ... Recovered the third-quarter fumble that was forced by Jamari Sharpe and led to a Roman Hemby touchdown rush. at Purdue (11/28): Chipped in one stop. vs. Ohio State (12/6): Chipped in two tackles. vs. Oregon (1/9): Made the tackle on the game’s opening kickoff.
Prep/Personal
Defensive back for head coach Henry Russell at Saint Frances Academy ... Consensus four-star prospect per ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals and On3 ... Top-100 national recruit by 247Sports and On3 ... Tabbed top-20 defensive back nationally per ESPN, 247Sports and On3 ... Consensus top-10 recruit in Maryland per ESPN, Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN ... Logged 79 tackles, two interceptions and three pass breakups as a junior ... Made 35 tackles with one interception and six pass breakups as a sophomore.
FB: Curt Cignetti Media Availability (1/17/26)
Saturday, January 17
FB: Curt Cignetti Media Availability (1/16/26)
Friday, January 16
FB: CFP National Championship Game - Student-Athlete Press Conference
Tuesday, January 13
FB: Curt Cignetti Media Availability (1/12/26)
Monday, January 12



