With Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers emerging as a school to watch this offseason, four-star safety Myles Baker of Chatsworth (Calif. ) Sierra Canyon is considering candidates in his recruiting.
With several programs entering the competition during his process, Baker, one of the best prospects in California’s top 25, has established himself as one of the top defensive backs in the 2027 recruiting cycle.
Among others, the 190-pounder, who stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, has received offers from institutions like the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Michigan Wolverines, USC Trojans, Oregon Ducks, Georgia Bulldogs, and Texas Longhorns.
However, after a recent visit to Baton Rouge to meet with the Tigers’ new head coach, Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are still in the mix, and the staff is stepping up its efforts to acquire the West Coast safety this offseason.
Baker is among the top candidates for overall safety in the country. 247Sports wrote that he is a two-way player who excels at both running back and receiver, but his potential is greatest on the defensive side of the ball. Big hitter with a headhunter mindset from the old school who can jump off the hash. He is athletic and has great coverage skills for a safety, as well as a long range in pass defense.
At the next level, there shouldn’t be any problems checking tight ends and large receivers. Has a great football IQ, is intuitive and intelligent, and is constantly close to the ball. One of the most potential defensive backs on the West Coast, regardless of class, is this all-around plus athlete with a basketball background.
Baker’s statement last year that the Michigan Wolverines program is his dream school has generated buzz.
Being able to attend the spring game and experience the atmosphere of the Big House, as well as being able to speak with coaches Wink (Martindale), LaMar Morgan, and Sherrone Moore, that was also a memorable moment I had with my father, Baker, who has always wanted to go to Michigan.
Michigan is an excellent school academically, and their growth is outstanding. “
With Dan Lanning increasing the pressure, the Oregon Ducks are also establishing themselves as a school to keep an eye on for West Coast prospects.
Baker said that Oregon had treated him the best. “I’ve visited Oregon twice, which is more than any other institution. The connection with the coaches, Tosh Lupoi, Dan Lanning, and Rasad Wadood.
The relationship I’ve established with those coaches has been fantastic, and I can tell they really want me to be there.
The LSU Tigers and Kiffin will now be at the top of the list as Baker starts to go through the schedule of an official visit, in the midst of a strong drive from the Bayou Bengals.
