Luke Baklenko is a three-star recruit from Thousand Oaks, CA, out of Oaks Christian (No. 668 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Arizona State's 8 games this season.
Where Baklenko comes from
- Thousand Oaks, CA
- Oaks Christian
- Oaks Christian is about 400 miles from Mountain America Stadium
- Three-star, No. 668 in the 2023 class; signed with Stanford.
Where Baklenko fits
Arizona State lists 21 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 42nd in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Arizona State is 4-4. Next: vs Colorado, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Oaks Christian
Also from Thousand Oaks, CA
Came to Arizona State by way of Oklahoma.
In the game threads
vs Morgan State, Sep 5Cutter's looked much better without the revolving door at LT, Champ is a huge improvement over Baklenko if he can playArizona State fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Arizona State -- now projected as a quality starter at the position.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 42nd nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Arizona State has produced 2 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Max Iheanachor went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Four seasons, three schools
- 2026 Arizona State DillinghamYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalOklahoma to Arizona State
- 2025 Oklahoma VenablesYear 3 · Games –
- Dec 2024 Entered the transfer portalStanford to Oklahoma
- 2024 Stanford TaylorYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Stanford TaylorYear 1 · Games –
- High school Oaks ChristianWestlake Village, CA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 668 in the 2023 class. Signed with Stanford.Also from Oaks Christian: Hayden Lowe (Miami), Deshonne Redeaux (USC), Sterling Lane (Boise State) and 14 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Stanford to Oklahoma, Dec 16, 2024.
- Transferred from Oklahoma to Arizona State, Jan 10, 2026.
2023
- Signed with StanfordThree-star, out of Oaks Christian
2025
- Transferred to Oklahomafrom Stanford
2026
- Transferred to Arizona Statefrom Oklahoma
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 3 schools: Troy Taylor, Brent Venables and Kenny Dillingham.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Arizona State
