4-Star WVU Football LB Recruit Hints What May Impact Decision

Teasing his upcoming decision, a four-star linebacker hints what may cause him to pick WVU football over other Big 12 schools. Top 2027 recruit Broncs Baker revealed that he will narrow down his current list to two schools early in the new year.

Baker (6-foot-1 and 215 pounds) will announce his top choices on Jan. 15, cutting down a list that includes West Virginia competing with Arizona State and Kansas State. California and UNLV are also in the running. West Virginia sent an offer to Baker on Nov. 24.

However, he also added the caveat that his decision may come down to what his brother does.

🥷Getting ready to focus my time and visits on my top 2 schools.
🪓I’m waiting to see where big bro lands, to see if that affects my future. @BakerEaston

📅 January 15/Top 2🥷. @BrandonHuffman @adamgorney pic.twitter.com/D25jmoVfJ5

— BRONCS BAKER🥷4⭐️LB (@BroncsBaker) December 23, 2025

Easton Baker, a transfer linebacker out of Illinois, is on the hunt for a new program after deciding to enter the portal. Easton was a three-star recruit in the 2024 class. He experienced a redshirt season in 2024 and then appeared in one game during the 2025 season with Illinois.

Ranked as the No. 5 prospect in Utah by 247 Sports, Boncs Baker currently attends Stansbury High School in Tooele, Utah. He’s also considered the No. 28 linebacker in the country for his class and a top 400 player overall.

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