Five-Star OT Brandon Baker Names Final Five
Last week Mater Dei (Calif.) offensive tackle Brandon Baker made headlines with the announcement of his commitment date. Fans won’t have to wait long as Baker will make his college choice on his birthday, September 24.
The 6-foot-4, 300-pounder is the No. 23 ranked player in the On3 Industry Rankings and No. 1 ranked offensive tackle.
On Sunday On’s Hayes Fawcett reported Baker’s final five schools. There wasn’t much of a surprise with Oregon, Texas, Ohio State, FSU and Nebraska. The five-star is set to take an official visit to Nebraska next weekend.
Texas is the new overwhelming favorite with the On3 RPM at 47%. The move comes with two new predictions logged by Texas insiders Gerry Hamilton and Justin Wells this week.
Baker on Oregon via Fawcett:
Oregon Ducks – It’s home away from home.
Oregon has hosted Baker multiple times on campus however they have not hosted the five-star for an official visit.
On3 Scouting Report:
High floor offensive tackle who is battle tested against top competition while playing at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Measured in at 6-foot-4.5, 300 pounds as a rising senior. Has good length for the position with a 34-inch arm. 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. Has a tendency to lunge at times in pass protection. 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.
