Broncs has been exceptional on the season and he’s shown good physicality ans being able to diagnose plays early and eliminating big plays from happening. He moves well laterally and has good speed, he’s a physical, on-ball backer with excellent traits and a Power-Four recruit.

Baker has put on good size this offseason and is a player that moves well laterally, has good quickness, and showcases physicality. On Friday night, he did a good job of shedding his blocks and having good pursuit to get the ball carrier. He has a high motor, is an active backer and best as an on-ball, attacking backer who can be physical and press forward.

Baker is an exceptional backer and has good size and a frame that he’ll continue to grow into. He has good burst and overall quickness to his game. He is dynamic and physical. He is instinctive and diagnoses plays quickly. He is best as an on-ball backer where he can press forward and attack. He would make for an excellent edge rusher in key passing situations. He’ll be a Power-Four recruit.

Baker has elite upside and a player with a great combination of speed and physicality. He is an exceptional backer and can be on-ball or off-ball. During 7’s this offseason, he’s shown great comfort in covering in space and occupying his zone spacing. Baker has tantalizing traits and I prefer him as an on-ball backer where he can roam and attack. He has textbook tackling form, great speed and size. He is an athlete that can be paired on an athletic Tight End and shut him down and can be an EDGE rusher on key 3rd downs. He’s a great athlete and will be a Power-Four starter.

During the 7’s event, Baker showed great anticipation and movement patterns being a backer. He did a good job in space and in coverage. Baker doesn’t get lost in coverage and has a natural feel as a covering backer. He showed great closing speed and got into passing lanes that made quarterbacks balk and have to reset their throws. He’s a great backer for the class, and watching him in coverage all day showcased his versatility.

Baker has a fantastic frame and will grow into his frame and should easily get close to 230 lbs when his High School days are over. He is an uber-talented and athletic Linebacker. Baker showcases excellent speed with bend at the hip and an excellent Linebacker in space. Because of his athletic traits, you can line him up as an off-ball linebacker and he’ll get into passing lanes, disrupt windows, and get his hands on the ball. Baker also has excellent instincts and deciphers plays quickly. He is physical and explosive. He will take on a ball carrier head-on and is a freight train. He wears an opposing team down with his physical play and he brings life and juice to his defense. He is a sparkplug and isn’t afraid to get dirty, he would also make an excellent SAM backer. Because of his IQ for the game and natural leadership, he’s a fit as an MKE backer. His overall speed and athletic nature with bend at the hip allows him to play a hybrid LEO role with his hands on the ground to rush the passer on key third downs. Baker is essentially a chess piece for a defense and a tone-setter. He is an exceptional talent and his speed and physicality cannot be ignored, he showcases great technique when taking on a ball carrier, and his instincts and feel for the game are one of, if not the best in the state. Baker will be a multi-year Power-Four starter at the next level and should be recruited as such.