Tennessee football got a commitment from quarterback Derrick Baker in the 2027 class on Feb. 11.
Baker is a 6-foot-2, 220-pounder at Milton (Georgia) High. He is a three-star prospect, according to 247Sports Composite.
Baker is a dual-threat quarterback with a thick frame, a physical running style and a strong arm. He missed most of his 2025 junior season due to injury, so he’s somewhat of an unknown on the recruiting trail.
Tennessee got an early look at Baker when he visited campus for camp last summer. Georgia, Florida State and Indiana have shown increased interest in recent months. He also has scholarship offers from Auburn, Kentucky, Mississippi State and Ole Miss in the SEC.
Baker is UT’s fifth commitment of the 2027 class. He joins four-star offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo (Murfreesboro), three-star defensive lineman Kadin Fife (Chattanooga), three-star cornerback Kamauri Whitefield (Orlando) and three-star linebacker JP Peace (Maryville).
Baker could sign as early as December. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s quarterback situation is in flux for the 2026 season.
Joey Aguilar, the 2025 starter, sued the NCAA over its eligibility rules in hopes of playing one more season. His preliminary injunction hearing is set for Feb. 12.
If Aguilar regains his eligibility, he’ll remain UT’s starting quarterback. If he remains ineligible, redshirt freshman George MacIntyre, five-star freshman Faizon Brandon and Colorado transfer Ryan Staub will compete for the starting job in the 2026 season.
Baker would join the mix in 2027, when the quarterback group could look quite different.
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, formerly known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Support strong local journalism by subscribing atknoxnews.com/subscribe.
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