Player Dossier · Aggie Yell intel · 2027 HS
Recruiting State · Leaning Hard
LEANING · TEXAS TECH
87% RPM · 0 recent claims
RPM Share · Top 5
Lead recruiter
Garret McGuire
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
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Trooper Taylor
Last 90d intel
8 claims
Lead recruiter
Jabbar Juluke
Last 90d intel
8 claims
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Lead recruiter
Carlos Locklyn
Last 90d intel
0 claims
No recent intel.
Intel Feed · Aggie Yell
August 2026
10 claims
"Of course, there's guys like SaRod Baker who are expected to visit this season and could change course, but it'd be silly to expect them to end up in the class right now."
↗ Texas A&M football recruiting mailbag: Early 2028 intel, targets and more
"The last weekend of August is delivering in a big way. Along with those two matchups mentioned above, we'll get a Florida versus Texas battle with DeSoto, led by Texas Tech running back commit SaRod Baker, facing the A&M offensive lineman commit Mark Matthews-led St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders."
↗ Multiple games this season will pit Texas A&M commits against each other: High School Football Preview
"Baker has remained noncommittal about shutting down his recruitment despite his pledge to the Red Raiders, while the Aggies have stayed in regular communication and continue positioning themselves for a potential flip down the road."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"It's no secret that Texas A&M running backs coach Trooper Taylor has built a strong relationship with Baker, one of the top prospects in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who has seen his recruitment and national ranking soar since taking over as DeSoto's starting running back."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"discussions have taken place about Baker making a game day visit to College Station this fall."
↗ Texas A&M Recruiting: What's next at running back?
"The flip targets of note will be Dobson, Sears, Williams-Callis, and running back SaRod Baker"
↗ What we learned about Texas A&M recruiting in July: Maroon Musings
"Baker, the No. 5 running back in the 2027 class, committed to Texas Tech in April."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
"he ended up taking an official visit to College Station from June 5-7."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
"Baker later told us that he is still interested in visiting A&M for a game day."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
"Baker and Taylor have a tight relationship, with the former crediting Taylor for changing his life following a talk they had last October. Both lost a parent when they were young, and have formed a connection that goes beyond football."
↗ Aggie Yell reacts to Landen Williams-Callis' commitment to Texas: Three Thoughts
July 2026
4 claims
"DeSoto (TX) four-star running back SaRod Baker. Although he's currently committed to Texas Tech, Baker has continued to point to his relationship with Trooper Taylor as a reason he's not shutting down his recruitment."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Previewing upcoming announcements, candidates for next 2028 commitment
"Sources expect him back in College Station this season"
↗ Callaway's Corner: Previewing upcoming announcements, candidates for next 2028 commitment
"SaRod Baker, who has remained in communication with the Aggies' staff"
↗ Pair of uncommitted targets to watch in July for Texas A&M's 2027 class
"Baker is expected to make his way back to College Station during the season"
↗ Pair of uncommitted targets to watch in July for Texas A&M's 2027 class
June 2026
6 claims
"The Aggies hosted him for an official visit this summer and have stayed in the mix as the Red Raiders' primary challenger to flip his pledge."
↗ Recruiting Scoop: Where does Texas A&M go at running back in 2027?
"Despite his commitment to Texas Tech a few months ago, Texas A&M has remained in pursuit."
↗ Recruiting Scoop: Where does Texas A&M go at running back in 2027?
"2027 DeSoto (TX) four-star running back and Texas Tech commit SaRod Baker, who has continued to hear from Trooper Taylor and Texas A&M despite his pledge to another in-state program."
↗ Intel and buzz: Texas A&M notes after official visit weekend No. 2
"Early returns indicate that Texas A&M made a move over the weekend, but we don't get the sense that the Aggies are particularly close to pulling off a flip at this point."
↗ Intel and buzz: Texas A&M notes after official visit weekend No. 2
"Baker remains committed to Texas Tech, but Texas A&M has never backed off its pursuit. Running backs coach Trooper Taylor has built a longstanding relationship with the talented in-state prospect, and the Aggies continue to view him as a legitimate flip candidate despite his current pledge."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M looking to add to top-ranked class this summer
"Running backs coach Trooper Taylor has built a longstanding relationship with the talented in-state prospect"
↗ Callaway's Corner: Texas A&M looking to add to top-ranked class this summer
Undated
3 claims
"One name I've continued to keep an eye on is DeSoto (TX) four-star running back SaRod Baker, who has continued to hear from Trooper Taylor and the Texas A&M staff despite his commitment to Texas Tech a few months ago."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Potential flip candidates, 2028 names to know
"One name I've continued to keep an eye on is DeSoto (TX) four-star running back SaRod Baker, who has continued to hear from Trooper Taylor and the Texas A&M staff despite his commitment to Texas Tech a few months ago."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Potential flip candidates, 2028 names to know
"He's previously told AggieYell that he doesn't plan to shut things down until later in the cycle, including after a visit to College Station that is currently in the works."
↗ Callaway's Corner: Potential flip candidates, 2028 names to know
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