Scouting Journals for Gekyle Baker

Twitchy, bouncy athlete with the developmental upside to grow into a multi-faceted mismatch. Has unverified size, listed at around 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. Has a thin build and looks to have good length. Shows very good athleticism over multiple events in track and field, highlighted by a best of 21.80 seconds in the 200 meters and 6-4 feet in the high jump as a junior. An explosive mover on Friday nights. Has a long stride. Eats up cushions quickly and the speed to stretch the field vertically. A bouncy, efficient mover within his routes. Shows ability with the ball in his hands. Spins out of tackles and works to maximize yards after the catch. Physical dimensions and athleticism point to a potentially widened catch radius. Caught 51 passes for 712 yards and 8 touchdowns as a junior. Had over 1,000 receiving yards as a sophomore. Doubles as a very good high school basketball player with above-the-rim bounce. Needs to add strength and skill in order to get stronger at the catch point and increase his ability to play through contact. Has the look of a high responder once in a college strength program.

Gekyle Baker debuted at No. 63 overall in the midseason update of the 2024 On300. The Brownsboro (Texas) High product has an outstanding athletic profile along with strong production. Baker is a long-striding, rangy receiver with the ability to win deep. He went for over 1,000 yards and 12 touchdowns. Baker is a three-sport standout at Brownsboro, starring on the basketball court in addition to posting a 6-4 foot high jump and 21.80 second mark in the 200 meters.