Derrick Baker, the promising quarterback commit for Tennessee, made his presence felt on Rocky Top this week. Originally committing to the Vols back in February, Baker is quickly becoming a name to watch in the 2027 recruiting class.
Standing at 6-foot-1 and hailing from Milton High School in Alpharetta, GA, Baker is currently a three-star prospect. But don't let that fool you-his stock is rising fast. With impressive showings at offseason camps and tournaments, he's making sure everyone knows who he is.
Earlier this month, Baker led his 7-on-7 team to victory in the 18U Division championship at ‘The Sevens’ tournament, playing under the guidance of former Heisman winner Cam Newton. Not one to rest on his laurels, Baker followed that up with a standout performance at an Elite 11 workout in Atlanta.
Baker's skills are catching eyes, and he's poised for a big senior year under the tutelage of Coach Ben Reaves and Coach Jack at Milton. His development is something Tennessee fans are eagerly anticipating, especially under the future guidance of Joey Halzle as his quarterback coach.
Though Baker hasn't shared much from his Knoxville visit on social media, his current Instagram story features Tennessee's latest Mic’d Up video, offering a glimpse into his excitement about joining the Vols.
Ranked as the No. 43 quarterback in his class and the No. 85 player from Georgia by 247Sports, Baker is set for another visit to Knoxville in June. With offers from major programs like Auburn, Florida State, and Ohio State, among others, Tennessee fans can feel lucky to have him committed to their future.