🚨“Vol Nation Triumphs!” Highly-Touted 2026 OL Target Edward Baker Commits to Tennessee Over Ole Miss 🚨
Tennessee’s recruiting firepower just got 🔥 stronger.
Edward Baker, a 6‑foot‑4, 315‑lb interior offensive lineman from Baltimore’s top football powerhouse St. Frances Academy, has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers, selecting UT over favored SEC suitor Ole Miss and multiple others including Arkansas, Penn State, Alabama, and Florida .
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Why This Matters
Strengthens the trenches – Baker is a Top‑75 interior OL prospect nationally and brings elite size and power. Tennessee gets a player ready for early impact.
SEC recruiting win – Fending off Ole Miss is a major victory for Lane Kiffin’s staff. The Vols have prioritized Baker for months, and his commitment proves those efforts paid off.
Momentum builder – This marks Tennessee’s second O‑line commitment in the 2026 class (joining five‑star Gabriel Osenda), raising UT’s class ranking into the top 35 nationally and top 9 in the SEC.
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Player Insight
Baker expressed that his relationship with Tennessee staff dates back to last summer when the Vols were the first to offer. A visit during the Alabama game solidified things — he said it “felt like home” and praised Tennessee’s competitive culture and fan energy.
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What’s Next
For Tennessee: Expect to see Baker compete for early playing time in 2026. His addition also strengthens UT’s leverage in recruiting other offensive line targets.
For Ole Miss: The Rebels will need to pivot quickly after missing out on a top interior line prospect.
Tennessee fans — celebrate this SEC war‑room win. Securing Baker is a big statement that the Vols are a destination for top-tier talent.
