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4-star RB Carsyn Baker names top 5 schools

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South Carolina RB target Carsyn Baker (Photo: Jeremy Johnson | On3)
(Photo: Jeremy Johnson | On3)

Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star running back Carsyn Baker is down to five schools in his recruitment, he told On3’s Hayes Fawcett.

Among the remaining contenders are Clemson, Ohio State, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida State.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is fresh off a multi-day visit with the Seminoles, who are definitely making a move in his recruitment.

“I had a great visit to Florida State and they are up at the top for me now,” Baker told On3’s Chad Simmons. “They most definitely moved up my list. What I liked about the visit was the energy coach Norvell, the staff and players had all day. The meeting I sat down and had with coach Norvell, coach YAC (David Johnson) and coach Malzahn made a big impact too.”

Clemson (May 30) and Ohio State (June 13) have already locked in official visits, while the other three schools will be looking to add their names to that list.

He expects to make a decision before his senior season in August, but hasn’t put an exact date on it yet.

“I am looking for a great culture with a great coaching staff and to play for coaches who can develop me,” he said.

Baker is the No. 198 overall prospect and No. 16 RB in the 2026 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 25 player in Georgia.

He put together a big junior campaign for Langston Hughes in 2024, rushing for 1,282 yards and 13 touchdowns, averaging nearly nine yards per rush, according to MaxPreps. The Panthers lost to Milton in the Georgia 5A state championship game, finishing the season with a 13-2 record. Hughes ranked as the No. 41 team in the nation and No. 6 team in the state, according to the On3 Composite.