Tennessee freshman mauler Ed Baker brings SEC-ready size and interior versatility
In the 2026 season, Ed Baker is a 6-foot-4, 322- to 335-pound freshman offensive lineman at Tennessee who arrived as a three-star prospect ranked around No. 94 among interior O-linemen in the 2026 class and No. 1,168 overall by the Composite. His biggest differentiators are his size, versatility, and plug-and-play potential: Tennessee projected him inside, and reports say he can handle multiple spots after playing tackle in high school. The fit is appealing for a power program—he was described as long targeted by the Vols and eager to join a “winning program,” which usually translates to a competitive, development-first mindset.
