BREAKING ๐ญ๐ค๐ถ๐ฒ: ๐ค๐ข๐ค๐ฉ ๐ฅ๐๐๐พ-๐ฒ๐๐บ๐ ๐ฐ๐ก ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ ๐๐ Oklahoma Soonars ๐ฎ๐๐พ๐ ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฝ๐บ ๐ฆ๐บ๐๐๐๐, ๐ณ๐พ๐๐บ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ณ๐พ๐๐๐พ๐๐๐พ๐พ ๐ต๐๐ ๐ โ ๐ฃ๐พ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐ก๐บ๐๐พ๐ ๐๐ $๐ฃ๐ข ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐พ๐บ๐ โฆ
The 2027 signal-caller, widely regarded as one of the most electric quarterback prospects in the nation, announced his decision moments ago, sending shockwaves through recruiting circles. Baker, who had previously been trending toward Florida and heavily courted by Texas and Tennessee, instead opted to take his talents to Norman in what insiders are already calling one of the biggest flips of the 2027 cycle.
At the center of the decision is a reported $10 million NIL package, placing Baker among the most lucrative high school recruits in history. While official contract details have not been publicly disclosed, sources close to the situation indicate the deal includes a combination of endorsement opportunities, collective-backed compensation, and long-term branding partnerships tied to Oklahomaโs expanding NIL infrastructure.
For Oklahoma, this commitment represents more than just landing a five-star talent โ it signals a statement of intent. As the Sooners continue building momentum in recruiting battles against SEC heavyweights, securing Baker over programs like Florida, Texas, and Tennessee demonstrates their growing national reach. Bakerโs skill set perfectly aligns with Oklahomaโs offensive tradition: elite arm strength, quick release, advanced pocket awareness, and the ability to extend plays with his legs. At 6-foot-3 with prototypical size and athleticism, he projects as a future program centerpiece.
Recruiting analysts have consistently ranked Baker among the top quarterbacks in his class, praising his ability to make off-platform throws and command high-tempo offenses. His junior film showcased touch on deep balls, precision on intermediate routes, and poise under pressure โ traits that separate elite prospects from the rest of the field. Coaches around the country believed he would become the face of whichever program secured his signature.
Florida appeared to have early momentum, pitching immediate development and SEC exposure. Texas emphasized in-state relationships and offensive innovation. Tennessee highlighted its explosive passing scheme and quarterback-friendly system. Yet in the end, Oklahomaโs combination of offensive legacy, NIL resources, and long-term vision won out.
Bakerโs flip also carries major ripple effects. Recruiting dominoes often fall quickly after a quarterback commits, and several top wide receivers and offensive linemen in the 2027 class are expected to take a closer look at the Sooners. Elite quarterbacks tend to attract elite skill talent, and Bakerโs decision could accelerate Oklahomaโs climb in national recruiting rankings.
Social media erupted within minutes of the announcement. Oklahoma fans celebrated what many are calling a โprogram-changingโ acquisition, while rival fan bases expressed shock at the sudden turn. The phrase โBoomer Soonerโ quickly began trending among recruiting insiders.
While much can change before National Signing Day, todayโs decision reshapes the 2027 landscape. Derrick Bakerโs commitment not only boosts Oklahomaโs future at quarterback โ it reinforces the reality that NIL power and strategic recruiting vision are now central forces in modern college football.
If Baker develops as projected, this flip may be remembered as the defining recruiting moment that shifted the balance of power in the Soonersโ favor for years to come.