Louisiana Football: Update Interview with Green Oaks 2021 QB Keith Baker
Written by Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Keith Baker has had a tremendous career at Shreveport’s Green Oaks High School in Louisiana. Their star quarterback has started the last two-and-a-half years for the Giants amassing 7,373 passing yards with 62 touchdowns through the air while rushing for 365 yards and eight more scores.
This 5’10”, 215-pound, play-maker has a very good football IQ, as he has the trust of the Green Oaks coaching staff to call some plays in the huddle. Baker also possesses a strong throwing arm and good athleticism to create time in the pocket to make plays downfield. Baker has already solidified himself as one of the best quarterbacks in Green Oaks history and is looking to put up more impressive numbers during his senior season in 2020.
As Baker racks up the stats from the pocket, several college programs are following along including Louisiana Tech. The list will expand this summer with opportunities to show out at several college camps.
In an exclusive Recruiting News Guru interview, I caught with the Green Oaks quarterback to talk about his career at Green Oaks and his recruiting process.
*Click link for previous RNG interview with Keith Baker
Interview
Keith, what are your thoughts on the 2019 season?
“We have some things to fix for 2020, but we did pretty well.”
How would you grade your individual performance in 2019 and why?
“I did pretty well, but I could have done better. I just try to win.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“Leadership.”
What kind of challenges did you face last year?
“I had a young offensive line but we will be better next year.”
How did overcome that challenge?
“We kept pushing and working together as a team. I kept everyone pushing forward.”
What was your most memorable moment in 2019?
“First off, I had two game winning touchdowns called back against Loyola and making the playoffs.”
Are there any schools showing you interest?
“Louisiana Tech, Prairie View, and Wichita Baptist.”
Have you been to any college camps?
“Yes. I went to the Southern Showcase camp.”
What did you like most about that Southern Showcase?
“There was a lot of excitement on the field and everyone was hyped up.”
What are you working on the most this off season?
“My footwork, leadership skills, and working with my offensive line.”
What do you like most about playing quarterback?
“I like being the general on the field.”
Is there a current NFL player that you try to model your game after?
“Patrick Mahomes (Chiefs).”
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
“Math, because I’m good with numbers.”
What do you like most about playing at Green Oaks?
“My teammates.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career?
“Head Coach Isaac and Coach Embry. Coach Embry got my conditioning right in the weight room and Coach Isaac lets me be myself on the field.”
Do you have any early goals for your senior season?
“I want to reach 10,000 total career yards and 100 career total touchdowns.”
What do you want your legacy to be at Green Oaks after you graduate?
“I want to hold all the quarterback records and bring home a state championship.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Terrence Isaac Sr.; Green Oaks QB Keith Baker
Photo credit: Terrence Isaac Sr.; Green Oaks QB Keith Baker