Class of 2025 RB Justin Baker commits to Tennessee

Class of 2025 running back Justin Baker of Buford (GA) High announced his commitment to Tennessee Wednesday evening.

The 5-foot-10, 200 pounder chose the Volunteers over South Carolina, Michigan, and NC State.

“The relationship with the coaches really stood out. They’re open and honest, but still show that I was the priority. Another is definitely the community up there is second to none.”

His relationship with the coaching staff and their plan for him played a role in his decision as well.

“They’ve kept it honest with me from the start,” Baker said. “I know they value hard work and want to join that culture. I’m definitely closest with coach Mack, and he plays to his back’s strengths. I’m versatile so I can be used in any situation.

The Peach State running back joins coach Josh Heupel and the Vols’ 2025 class. He is accompanied by cornerbacks Shamar Arnoux and Dylan Lewis.

Justin Baker Recruiting Profile

Baker ranks as the No. 378 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 31 running back and the No. 39 player in Georgia.

He currently does not have an On3 NIL Valuation publicly listed. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets high school and college athletes’ projected annual value (PAV). The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.