#79

David Baker

Louisiana fans still can't agree what David Baker is — the eye test and the résumé keep splitting the room.

OL · Louisiana · Fr. · #79

6′4″ · 379 lb · New Orleans, LA · Warren Easton HS

Returning to Louisiana for 2026
Next upSat Sep 19 · 8 pm ETvs UABCajun FieldLouisiana by 7.5

Recruiting

3★

IOL recruit

No. 2846 nationally · Signed with Louisiana

No college snaps yet.

His full recruiting profile

The story

1 offensive lineman on Louisiana's roster. No game stats recorded yet.

  • Signed as a 3-star recruit to Louisiana in 2026.
The full story, with sources

David Baker

OL · Louisiana · Fr · #79

On Trialas of 2026-09-15

David Baker is on trial in Louisiana's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.

Louisiana fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.

medium confidence11 sources

Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.

Read the story so far

David Baker arrived as a 3-star prospect. He lines up at OL for Louisiana.

Louisiana fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.

Whatever the tape says, the room has already made up its mind.

Why nowHis 2026 case is being argued before a snap is played.
  • compiled from tagged fan discourse

AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-15

Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology