Max Baker
6′4″ · 279 lb · Detroit, MI · Detroit Edison
On the Western Michigan roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Detroit, MI
- Detroit Edison
- About 150 miles from Waldo Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 1914 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8533.
Where he fits
Western Michigan lists 28 defensive linemen this season.
Western Michigan defensive linemen with a game this season
Western Michigan’s week
- RecordWestern Michigan is 5-2.
- Next gamevs Bowling Green · Sat Oct 31
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Detroit, MI
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lance Taylor
Pass share
33.5%
155 pass / 308 run
Plays / game
66.1
7 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
176 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Western Michigan -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Western Michigan has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen. 2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. Marshawn Kneeland went on to the NFL out of this room (2024).
Joined Western Michigan in 2026
- 2026 Western Michigan TaylorYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Western Michigan in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 1,914 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Western Michigan in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Western Michigan3-star out of Detroit Edison