Baker is a great two-way player. The 5’11 200-pound RB/MLB had 172 carries for 1080 yards with 14 touchdowns, 56 total tackles (25 solo, 31 assisted), and 10 TFL. He has very good athletic ability due to elite balance, very good acceleration, speed, and good change of direction. Baker has an explosive quick start and very good vision. One thing about him is his patience. He lets the OL create a hole, and he rushes through it. Very good inside and outside running. Baker will turn the perimeter and use his home run speed to reach the endzone. Baker consistently gains yards after contact due to his balance. He bounces off defenders or trucks through them with ease. Powerful stiff arm and a good juke move. As a linebacker, he has very good read and reaction speed. Baker uses his very good strength to tackle the ball carrier easily. He’s great at stuffing gaps. I believe Baker can contribute at the next level.

Baker has been a tone setter for his offense, running with physicality and purpose. With 694 rushing yards and nine touchdowns, Baker has proven to be a consistent redzone threat and one of the toughest runners to bring down. His 79 yard run shows he’s not just a power back, he can break free for explosive gains. Adding 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns through the air, Baker has demonstrated impressive versatility for his size. His ability to impact both the passing and running game makes him a nightmare for opposing defenses. Baker’s mix of power, burst and determination defines the kind of player who elevates his team each week.

Baker is another beast of a two-way player playing both MLB and RB. However, today I will be discussing his RB skills. He measures in at 5’11 190 pounds, and accounted for 855 yards on 134 carries with 10 touchdowns. 7 receptions for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. He has very good athletic ability due to elite balance, very good acceleration, speed, and good change of direction. Baker has very good vision and is patient with finding routes through the defense. Very good inside and outside runner. Hits the perimeter and uses his home run speed. This downhill back consistently gains yards after contact, dragging defenders with him or bouncing off tacklers. Good stiff arm and juke move too. Baker also had fluid catching out of the backfield and good hands. This kid can produce, and colleges should take an extra look at him.

Devon Baker Devon Baker 6'0" | 185 lbs | RB/LB Discovery Canyon | 2026 State CO provided thunder to Hayden Jones Hayden Jones 6'0" | 200 lbs | QB/LB Discovery Canyon | 2025 State CO ‘ lightning. A relentless runner with breakaway potential, Baker carried the ball 134 times for 855 yards at 6.4 yards per clip. He added four 100-yard games and 10 touchdowns, including a blistering 78-yard dash against Pueblo East. With his blend of physicality and vision, Baker was the perfect balance of patience and power in Discovery Canyon’s dynamic offense.

Baker was a steady force in the middle, delivering 61 tackles with two behind the line of scrimmage. His ability to pressure the quarterback resulted in two sacks, and his high motor made him a problem for opposing offenses. A disciplined tackler, Baker was the glue of Discovery Canyon’s defense.

Baker showcased his versatility for Discovery Canyon, serving as a dynamic playmaker both on the ground and through the air. Baker rushed 17 times for 109 yards and a touchdown while adding a 37-yard touchdown reception. His aggressive running style made him difficult to bring down, as he consistently picked up chunk yardage. Baker’s ability to break tackles and turn short gains into explosive plays opens up the offense and forces opposing defenses to stay alert. As a workhorse back, Baker will remain a focal point in Discovery Canyon’s playoff push, with his game-changing ability likely to make the difference in key moments.