With signing day around the corner, this week we're going to be breaking down where Big 12 teams have a need on their rosters. Then ESPN recruiting guru Jeremy Crabtree is going to reveal how those teams are addressing those holes in recruiting.

We begin this series with the Baylor Bears.

Position of need: Offensive line

Who they're losing: Spencer Drango will be remembered as one of the finest offensive linemen in Baylor history. He did it all during his stint in Waco: 48 starts, two Big 12 championships, unanimous All-American, Academic All-American and Outland Trophy finalist. Considering he suffered a season-ending back injury in the middle of his college career, that’s one remarkable résumé.

If Drango were the only guy leaving, the Bears would be in fine shape. But they’re also losing seniors Blake Muir, Jarell Broxton, Pat Colbert and Desmine Hilliard. Those five departing linemen combined for 132 career starts and (along with junior Kyle Fuller) formed one of the nation’s most effective offensive lines in 2014 and again in 2015.

Baylor offensive line coach Randy Clements is quietly one of the best in the business and should develop some quality successors in 2016. But this was a special group of veterans, one that will be difficult to replicate. -- Olson

Who they're getting: Those in the know understand how important offensive linemen are in Baylor’s offense, so it’s no surprise to see the line as the top priority in the Bears’ 2016 class. It’s also not a surprise to see Baylor load up with some of the best line prospects in the Big 12.

The Bears are counting on recruits such as four-star guard Patrick Hudson to fill the holes on their offensive line. Miller Safrit/ESPN

The Bears’ class is headlined by Patrick Hudson, the massive 6-foot-5, 300-pound offensive guard from Silsbee (Texas) High School. Hudson is ranked as the top offensive guard in the country and was a major recruiting 'W' for Briles, and it’s important for him to stay on board all the way to signing day. Baylor also secured a pledge from Branton Autry, the No. 1 junior-college guard in the country out of Coffeyville (Kansas) Community College, and ESPN 300 offensive tackle J.P. Urquidez.

With all the success the Bears have had, you could make an argument no other team filled their needs better with elite talent than Baylor. -- Crabtree