4-star OT Brandon Baker sets Miami visit

Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei four-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker will be visiting Miami this weekend. He announced the news Monday over Twitter.

Baker is the No. 29 overall prospect and No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in California.

On3 rates Baker higher than other recruiting services, according to the Industry Comparison. Per the 2024 On300, he is the No. 27 overall prospect in the country.

Catch me at THE U this weekend! @coach_cristobal @CoachMirabal
Miami what’s the word? pic.twitter.com/dp7rlmPK6W

— Brandon Baker (@BrandonBaker73) February 27, 2023

The 6-foot-4, 285-pound recruit told On3’s Chad Simmons on Jan. 20 that he is planning an official visit to the Hurricanes. His brother, Gary Baker, played for Miami head coach Mario Cristobal when he was at Oregon.

“Coach Cristobal and (offensive line) coach (Alex) Mirabal, they’re both doing something great down there,” Baker said. “Finishing up the ’23 class with two five-star o-lineman, they’re trying to build back the Miami is o-line U type of thing. (I want to) just check it out.”

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Baker holds 29 offers. According to the On3 Recruiting Prediction Machine, Oregon has a commanding lead for his commitment at 85.2%.

Miami is not the only school under consideration by the California native.

“USC and Oregon are definitely showing that to me,” Baker said about schools making him feel like a priority. “So is Michigan. (Co-offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Sherrone) Moore is definitely trying to emphasize I’m one of the top guys in my class. He loves my film. Same with Ohio State. (Offensive line coach Justin) Frye, a guy that I have a strong relationship with. Down the line, definitely looking forward to that, as well.”