Tennessee faces challenge to retain quarterback commit Derrick Baker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:43 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Tennessee Volunteers may struggle to keep 2027 quarterback commit Derrick Baker amid interest from other programs. Baker, a three-star prospect, has the potential to rise in recruiting rankings if he performs well this fall. His decision to stay may hinge on the performance of Tennessee's quarterbacks, George MacIntyre and Faizon Brandon, during the upcoming season. Baker is scheduled for an official visit to Tennessee this weekend, where he will evaluate his opportunities with the team.
- •Derrick Baker committed to Tennessee earlier this offseason.
- •Baker missed much of his junior season due to injury.
- •His performance this fall could attract interest from other teams.
- •MacIntyre and Brandon are vying for the starting quarterback role.
- 9:43 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That thing will probably get dicey at some point' – Tennessee is going to have a fight on its hands to keep an important player
"The Tennessee Volunteers may have some trouble hanging on to a talented under-the-radar quarterback commit that the program received a commitment from earlier this offseason.
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