Anthony Baker
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Tyler Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Anthony is one of the top running backs in our state, especially in the Lansing area. His film is a nice mix of speed, elusiveness and power. Big time power, consistently running behind his pads and finishing every run. Anthony is also solid in the screen game, and can make guys miss in the open field and deal some real damagE. He shows patience, vision and clear IQ. Great 2025 film from Anthony, and I am looking forward to what he does as we approach camp season.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
- Promising contact balance; moments of Anthony bouncing right off low-effort tackles, and earning tons of yards after contact.
- Solid vision. Limits east-west running.
- Limits east-west running. Definitely more of a downhill “slasher” than a super elusive back
- Upper-end speed, plus good accelleration
- A running back that I’ve been watching from a distance for a while. Looking forward to what his senior season holds.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
The one RB on this list with zero offers. Anthony is the most underrated Junior RB in Michigan.
He’s been a huge reason why Grand Ledge has had a resurgent season. Anthony has top-end testing numbers, and he’s improved some of his weaknesses as the season has progressed. Right now, I view Anthony as a high-end Division 2 prospect. I expect him to earn that kind of attention in the offseason, but you never really know.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
I’ve always loved Anthony’s film, and he’s backed up a lot of his tape with verified testing numbers.
Specifically, I love what Anthony is able to do in the open field. Several times on tape he shows effective and creative ways to evade tacklers while churning upfield. Anthony typically evades tacklers with his athleticism. I love Anthony’s top speed, and he does a solid job of sidestepping defenders. In the future, I’d like to see an even bigger upgrade to his athletic ability and for him to get a little stronger.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
I’m still shocked that Anthony hasn’t gotten much media attention. In his first four weeks, Anthony already had 691 yards and 8 touchdowns. He also has a high-volume of 102 carries (6YPC)
I know that I’m not getting the full picture (highlights don’t show the flaws), but Anthony’s highlights are as good as any RB in the state. Watch the play at 0:20. Anthony breaks a tackle, cuts back to the middle of the field, splits the defenders, and takes it to the 5-yard line. Most backs would have been stopped at first contact, and fewer have the explosiveness to split those defenders and nearly score. Right now, Anthony is on track to being a fringe D1 prospect. Anthony still needs to work on his explosiveness, and I’d love to see him have a phenomenal offseason. If he works his tail off, we could be looking at a future Power 5 prospect.
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Read EvaluationAlex Pallone | Prep Redzone Scout
Anthony was another guy I found on Hudl Discoveries when I was looking through the Capital Area Leagues. Anthony reminds me a lot of Plymouth Senior and MSU Commit
Jaxon McCaig
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6'2" | 220 lbs | RB
Plymouth | 2024
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. Both have a hard running style, longer legs, and are able to high step and run through several tackle attempts. Anthony has phenomenal athleticism, vision, and contact balance for his age, and as long as he keeps up the work he’ll be a highly-touted prospect soon.
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