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  Adrian Baker

Adrian Baker

Player Profile

Class:
Freshman

Hometown:
Maryville, Tenn.

High School:
Maryville

Height / Weight:
5-9 / 215

Position:
TB

2007 graduate of Maryville (4A) High School...football coach was former Furman wide receiver George Quarles (1987-88)...three-year starter at running back...rushed for 3,006 yards and 38 touchdowns in his career while helping state power Maryville to a 58-1 record and three state championships...program went 45-0 over his final three seasons...two-time All-Blount County and all-region selection...garnered All-East Tennessee and Tennessee Preps All-State honors in 2006 after rushing 153 times for 1,055 yards and 13 touchdowns...also ran track, competing in the 200 meters and 4x100, and 4x200 meters.

Personal: Full name is Adrian Spencer Baker...known to friends and teammates as "Tank"...son of Don and Joy Baker...born April 3, 1988, in Covington, Georgia...has four siblings: Marquiel, Colton, Brittany, and Kullen...father played football on Maryville's 1970 state championship team...brother Colton played football at Tennessee Tech.

 
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