former Gamecocks back with burst, size, and injury baggage
In his South Carolina career, Eric Baker was a downhill, explosive runner with good top-end speed and a frame built to handle inside or outside carries, but injuries repeatedly interrupted his development. Recruiting evaluations praised his aggression and ability to run with a full head of steam, and South Carolina listed him at 6-0, 208 as a redshirt junior after he battled back to full strength. He’s the kind of back you care about if you want upside and physicality — but the medical history is the real asterisk.
