Decision Preview: On3 Industry Ranking five-star Brandon Baker to announce on September 24th
We are a little over 48 hours away from Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei OT Brandon Baker’s decision. The On3 Industry Ranking five-star will choose from Texas, Ohio State, Oregon, and Nebraska during an announcement on Sunday.
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Inside Texas previews the upcoming decision for the 6-foot-4.5, 300-pound prospect.
The player: Brandon Baker, OT, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei
The measurables: 6-foot-4.5, 300 pounds
The date: Sunday, September 24th, 8 p.m. Central
The rating: 96.80 (five-star)
The ranking: Baker ranks as the No. 23 player in the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He also tabs in as the No. 1 offensive tackle and the No. 2 player in the state of California.
The evaluation: “High floor offensive tackle who is battle tested against top competition while playing at one of the nation’s top high school programs. Measured in at 6-foot-4.5, 300 pounds as a rising senior. Has good length for the position with a 34-inch arm. Lines up at right tackle for powerhouse program Mater Dei. Technically advanced and proficient as a run blocker. Understands technique, angles and hand placement. Shows developed footwork as a puller when working to the second level. Keeps his feet moving and uses his size and strength to create a push. Further along as a run blocker than pass protector at this stage but has the ability to improve on that front. Has a tendency to lunge at times in pass protection. Not overly flashy from an athletic standpoint and can continue to improve his lower body flexibility. Projects as a steady, safe offensive tackle prospect who could potentially play multiple spots on an offensive line.”
The finalists: Texas, Ohio State, Oregon, Nebraska
The official visits: Texas, Ohio State, Nebraska
Recruiting Prediction Machine: 84.2% in favor of Texas
RPM Picks in favor of Texas:
