Justin Baker

HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Solid, dependable running back with championship pedigree who starred at Buford High School in Georgia … Consensus three-star prospect by all major recruiting services … The No. 89 player in the state of Georgia and No. 54 at his position nationally according to ESPN … Ranked the No. 93 player in the state and No. 54 running back in the class by 247Sports … Ranked No. 45 at his position by Rivals … Played for one of nation’s top-ranked programs in Buford High School, which finished ranked No. 12 in the MaxPreps Top 25 national rankings at the end of the 2024 season … Helped lead the Wolves to a 12-2 record and a spot in the Georgia Class 6A state semifinals as a senior in 2024 … Was also a key member of Buford’s 2023 team that finished 11-2 and advanced to the Class 7A state semifinals … Won the 2021 Georgia 7A State Championship with Buford … Participated in the FBU Freshman All-American Bowl in 2021 after carrying the ball 62 times for 371 yards and three touchdowns, helping Buford go 11-1 and make the second round of Georgia’s 7A playoffs … Chose Tennessee over 20 other Division I offers, including seven SEC schools … Committed to the Vols in October 2023 … Coached by Bryant Appling … Enrolled at Tennessee in January 2025 and participated in spring practices … Full name is Justin Nkosi Okera Baker … Parents are Marcel and Kumari Baker … Majoring in finance … X handle is @jbaker1244 … Instagram handle is @ _jbake2