Press
Coverage
Coverage of a recruit comes in bursts — a commitment, a camp, then months of quiet. Newest first.
June 2026Named a top-10 overall performer at the OT7 FinalsRocky Top Insider →May 2026Reaffirms Tennessee commitment after Georgia offerRocky Top Insider →March 2026Wraps up spring camp visit to Rocky TopRocky Top Insider →March 2026Shines at the Elite 11 Regional in AtlantaRocky Top Insider →February 2026Commits to TennesseeOn3 →October 2025Names Tennessee among his standout programsSports Illustrated →January 2025Transfers from St. Thomas Aquinas to MiltonAtlanta Journal-Constitution →January 20252027 QB Derrick Baker transferring to Milton (Ga.)On3 →
On the record
“They don't build QBs like that. Not just anymore. Never.”
Jeff Sentell, DawgNation — Elite 11 Atlanta, March 2026
“This wasn’t something I thought would come together when I was in high school. This is just the beginning.”
Derrick Baker, on signing with Leaf Trading Cards