John Baker IV is a three-star recruit from Clinton Township, MI, out of Cass Technical (No. 1,507 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Bowling Green's 9 games this season.
Where Baker comes from
- Clinton Township, MI
- Cass Technical
- Cass Technical is about 50 miles from Doyt L. Perry Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,507 in the 2025 class; signed with Toledo.
Where Baker fits
Bowling Green lists 19 defensive linemen this season.
Bowling Green defensive linemen with a game this season
Bowling Green is 2-7. Next: vs Kent State, Tue Nov 10.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Cass Technical
Also from Clinton Township, MI
Transferred to Bowling Green from Toledo.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Eddie George
Pass share
44.1%
233 pass / 295 run
Plays / game
58.7
9 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
262 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Bowling Green -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in tackling and pursuit.
Bowling Green has produced 3 All-Conference defensive linemen. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Karl Brooks went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Bowling Green GeorgeYear 2 · Games –
- Feb 2026 Entered the transfer portalToledo to Bowling Green
- 2025 Toledo CandleYear 1 · Games –
- High school Cass TechnicalDetroit, MI · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,507 in the 2025 class. Signed with Toledo.Also from Cass Technical: C.J. Sadler (North Carolina), Raheem Anderson II (Western Michigan), Alex Graham (USC) and 11 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Toledo to Bowling Green, Feb 4, 2026.
2025
- Signed with ToledoThree-star, out of Cass Technical
2026
- Transferred to Bowling Greenfrom Toledo
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Jason Candle and Eddie George.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Bowling Green
