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HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Mallard Creek High School as a senior for coach Mike Palmieri and at Newton-Conover for coach Matthew Beam as a junior ... As a senior, helped Mallard Creek to a 10-1 record ... As a junior, threw for over 2,800 yards and rushed for over 700 yards and added 32 total touchdowns.

PERSONAL: Son of Omar and Shamekia Baker ... Has a brother, Omar Jr., and a sister, Nakisa ... Maintained a 3.3 GPA at Mallard Creek and was an Honor Roll selection ... Lists his parents as his heroes ... Hobbies include gaming, bowling, nature, and reading ... Favorite team is the Minnesota Vikings and favorite song is Quez Home by FCG Heem ... Favorite food is his grandma's dirty rice and favorite music artist is Lil Poppa ... Favorite movie is Hardball ... A mass communications major at UNCP.