'27 GA QB Derrick Baker (Tennessee commit)

[cncchris33]

I'm on record as having not been terribly impressed with him, but admittedly, it was based solely on how he played against Buford in a game where he injured his wrist. So, perhaps not the fairest circumstances.

I preferred Blake Roskopf from Arizona, but I assume we didnt have much traction there, or the staff was of a different opinion. Perhaps Baker opens some lines of communication with other GA prospects that Roskopf didn't. Perhaps they like Baker better when fully healthy. Perhaps they felt a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush.

I think this kid is likely a suitable bridge option between Brandon and whatever big name we target for 2028, so it may not make a difference, anyhow. Think Tayven Jackson or Jake Merklinger.

Hope he stays healthy, camps and shows out this summer, and balls out for Milton this fall!

 

[DarthVol1]

 

[Berry4Heisman14]

This kid has a lot of potential, and that’s perfect bc he can develop behind Faizon.

 

[WesTnVol]

BM
SaS

 

[SoonerVol]

It sounds like he camped here last summer before his injury in the fall. It appears he impressed Heupel. Good enough for me.

 

[Outofmyvolcanmind]

Definitely seems like we are putting all our chips on brandon and then whoever the 28 qb will be

Comments like this bother me. Not to knock you specifically but it's funny to me how the tune changes when this young man adds another star and then gets pursued by the entire BIG and SEC. I just hope this young man remembers we wanted him most before he adds his additional star(s).

 

[Volnbeers]

if heupel cant develop 5 star QB's, imagine how poorly this guy is going to perform

 

[benholt06]

This could really end up being a coup.

Dude has outstanding traits.Throws a dart.

Just has been too often injured.

Very much in the mold of Dobbs, Hendon, Faizon… keep an eye on his Sr season

 

[allvolrecruiting]

Wouldn't really call him a project tbh. He is what he is. He just has not started and played still. They wanted to find an affordable QB for long-term depth if we are being honest and he could probably be that. You have two quarterbacks lined up to start over the next handful of years but competition in the room never hurts. He impressed enough at summer camp to get interest and was ready to jump in the class

 

[TN-POSSUM]

Ignore the haters! Stack em up, Josh!


GBO

 

[highspeed]

The Scout​

“I think you have to start with the threat of the arms and the legs with Derrick. He is a physical runner, and that is kind of what led to him missing time last season. I think he is a dangerous threat running and throwing the football. I think that is a perfect fit for today’s college football game for keeping defenses on their toes. He has a very strong arm and is build like a linebacker. He is very strong and powerful at 6-2, 225 pounds. He is always working. He is very calculated and is detailed. He always has a calendar of training sessions and throwing sessions and is just always getting on the board. He is a guy that is driven to be great, and I think he will have a big season this year. He has all of the tools to be great. Again, I think the biggest thing is just being a dual-threat guy and driven to be great and will put in the work. He has all of the intangibles to be very good in college. “- Chad Simmons, Rivals Director of Recruiting