David Baker
6′4″ · 379 lb · New Orleans, LA · Warren Easton
Where he comes from
- New Orleans, LA
- Warren Easton
- About 100 miles from Cajun Field
- Three-star recruit, No. 2846 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8300.
Where he fits
Louisiana lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
His line is 32nd in the country in line yards this season (a team number, not his).
Louisiana’s week
- RecordLouisiana is 5-2.
- Next gamevs South Alabama · Sat Nov 7
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David Baker
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.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-10-24
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Louisiana -- 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 32nd nationally in line yards this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Louisiana has produced 8 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Max Mitchell went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Joined Louisiana in 2026
- 2026 Louisiana DesormeauxYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Louisiana in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 2,846 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Louisiana in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Louisiana3-star out of Warren Easton