Five-Star OT Brandon Baker names Top 10
Five-star offensive tackle Brandon Baker of Ontario (CA) Mater Dei narrowed his list to 10 schools Thursday afternoon.
The 6-foot-5, 290 pounder is down to the following: Georgia, Washington, Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas, Florida State, and Miami.
Baker discusses finalists
Georgia Bulldogs: “It’s a factory, I love the way they work. The way they play the game speaks for itself.”
Washington Huskies: “They are on the rise, the program gives me a family environment.”
Ohio State Buckeyes: “The BrotherHood is real. A1 place to be developed, & they have a solid OL Class for ‘24.”
Michigan Wolverines: “They are back to back Joe Moore Award winners, that speaks in itself.”
Oregon Ducks: “Coach Lanning is bringing that juice, & isn’t stopping! Class just moved up to #6, Coach Lanning is hungry. “
Nebraska Cornhuskers: “GBR! Man I love the staff, I love the fans, & I love the city of Lincoln. They have a rich tradition of OL, they’re looking to bring that back.”
Tennessee Volunteers: “Great group of people down there, they are recruiting me hard. Looking forward to seeing how they continue building the ‘24 class.”
Texas Longhorns: “Man, I fell in love with Austin. Coach Flood has a rich resume of OL development. Coached many 1st rounders, & still going.”
Florida State Seminoles: “I love the way they work. They’re not trying to sell anything more than that. If I didn’t want to work they wouldn’t be one of my 10 schools. The people in that building are outstanding!”
Miami Hurricanes: “The U! Coach Cristobal coached my brother at Oregon, so we made that connection. A head offensive lineman coach, what more could I ask for?”
Brandon Baker Scouting Summary
“High floor offensive tackle who is battle tested against top competition while playing at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Measured at close to 6-foot-5, 285 pounds as a junior. Has good length for the position with a 6-foot-11 wing-span. Tests as a solid athlete in the combine setting with a 4.86 second short shuttle. Lines up at right tackle for powerhouse program Mater Dei. Technically advanced and proficient as a run blocker. Understands technique, angles and hand placement. Shows developed footwork as a puller when working to the second level. Keeps his feet moving and uses his size and strength to create a push. Further along as a run blocker than pass protector at this stage but has the ability to improve on that front. Not overly flashy from an athletic standpoint and can continue to improve his lower body flexibility. Projects as a steady, safe offensive tackle prospect who could potentially play multiple spots on an offensive line.”
Baker ranks as the No. 21 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 1 offensive tackle and the No. 2 player in the state of California.
He currently has an On3 NIL Valuation of $188K. 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.