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Florida to Host Blue-Chip RB Who's Being Pursued by Rival Program
Florida to Host Blue-Chip RB Who's Being Pursued by Rival Program originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Florida continues its recruiting efforts by hosting 4-star running back Carsyn Baker for an unofficial visit this weekend. According to a report from Chad Simmons of On3, Baker is coming off recent official visits to both the Gators and their in-state rival, Florida State. The visit signals Florida's continued push to stay competitive in what has quickly become a tightly contested recruitment. Baker is one of the top-ranked running backs in his class, and both programs appear to be making him a priority. The Gators now have another opportunity to make an impression as they prepare to host him again, this time in a more informal setting. Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow scores a touchdown as Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Donald Washington attempts a tackle in the BCS National Championship Game in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 8, Emmons-Imagn Images Baker recently made an official visit to Gainesville. His return for an unofficial stop shows continued interest in the Gators. He also visited Tallahassee, making it clear Florida State is still in the mix. Both programs are pushing hard to land him. The in-state rivalry now extends beyond the field. Advertisement Florida fans will view this as a positive sign that the coaching staff remains in close contact with Baker, giving them another opportunity to showcase what the program has to offer. According to On3, he remains uncommitted, and the coming weeks could be pivotal in determining where he lands. This weekend's visit may not be official, but it is crucial. It gives the Gators another opportunity to host Baker and reinforce their standing. 'Florida to host blue-chip RB who's being pursued by rival program' is the headline for good reason, with Florida State being the other program closely in the mix. The Gators will be hoping that this visit strengthens their case in a recruitment battle that could go down to the wire. Related: 2012 Recruiting Rankings No. 3: Florida Gators Related: 5 Newcomers to Watch for the Florida Gators Related: Florida Football: 5 Best Quarterbacks in Gator History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 11, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan football offers 4-star RB Carsyn Baker, visits Savion Hiter for 2026 class
Michigan football offers 4-star RB Carsyn Baker, visits Savion Hiter for 2026 class For a long while, it appeared that Michigan football would end up with two top 10 running backs in the 2026 class. Now the Wolverines are still wooing their top target, but the other -- Forney (Tx.) four-star tailback Javian Osborne -- ended up committing to Notre Dame over the maize and blue earlier this month. It's clear that the Wolverines are looking for two backs this cycle, and are still in the thick of it for a few prospects. But the board is expanding, and a new offer for a four-star prospect in the 2026 recruiting class went out on Tuesday. Michigan offers a new four-star RB in the 2026 class Though other pursuits continue (more on that later) the Wolverines are not sitting by idly. Per his X account, Michigan offered 2026 Fairburn (Ga.) Langston Hughes four-star running back Carsyn Baker. Though 247Sports' proprietary rankings have Baker as a three-star, the other recruiting services are higher on him. He's listed highest by On3, which has him at No. 136 overall and the 10th-best running back. He's rated No. 181 overall according to the 247Sports Composite. Though he has no 247Sports Crystal Ball predictions as of yet, Ohio State is the perceived favorite for Baker at this time. Also a track star, Baker ran the 100-meter dash in 10.65 seconds. Michigan visits its top target on Tuesday Wolverines running backs coach Tony Alford is quite busy now that Michigan's self-imposed recruiting restrictions have come to an end. Just one day after coaches hit the road, Alford was spotted at Mineral (Va.) Louisa County to visit five-star tailback Savion Hiter, who has long been seen as the big fish and top overall target in the 2026 class. Michigan has been in hot pursuit of Hiter since Alford defected from Ohio State last year, but the Buckeyes are still working hard for him to come to Columbus. The Wolverines are also targeting Tyrone (Ga.) Sandy Creek four-star Amari Latimer, but Wisconsin has a prediction according to the 247Sports Crystal Ball.
