Duke Lands Commitment From Stellar 3-Star Linebacker

The Blue Devils have sealed another 2027 commitment.

Manny Diaz, head football coach at Duke, shouts during the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against Arizona State at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas, on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. | Gaby Velasquez/ El Paso Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Duke football head coach Manny Diaz and his staff have landed their fourth overall commitment and second linebacker pledge from a class of 2027 recruit, as 3-star linebacker Jack Baker has announced his commitment to the Blue Devils.

Baker is a 6' 2", 220-pound product out of Toms River North (NJ). He is rated as the No. 966 overall player, No. 90 linebacker, and No. 27 player out of the state of New Jersey according to the 247Sports 2027 Composite Rankings.

Nov 8, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sideline as they take on the UConn Huskies at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images | David Butler II-Imagn Images

The New Jersey native held offers from schools such as Boston College, Michigan State, Minnesota, and Pittsburgh, among others, but ultimately elected to head to Durham.

Dec 6, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Manny Diaz lifts the ACC trophy with offensive lineman Justin Pickett (77) and defensive tackle Aaron Hall (99) after defeating the Virginia Cavaliers at the 2025 ACC Championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Duke Lands Commitment from 3-Star Linebacker Jack Baker

"Extremely excited to announce my commitment to Duke University," Baker said in a post on X. "Beyond thankful for the opportunity to join the Duke family!"

In 2025, Baker tallied 106 total tackles, 18 tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception at Toms River North. The linebacker affects the game in a ton of different ways and could be a candidate to contribute to the Blue Devils' defensive front seven very early on when he eventually arrives on campus.

Extremely excited to announce my commitment to Duke University. Beyond thankful for the opportunity to join the Duke family! 🔵⚪️ #GoBlueDevils😈 pic.twitter.com/TCx59QPXGi

— Jack Baker (@jack_Baker_22) March 31, 2026

Baker Second 2027 Linebacker Commitment for Duke

Baker is the second linebacker to announce his pledge to the Blue Devils in the 2027 recruiting class, joining fellow 3-star recruit Tripp Keller. Keller is rated as the No. 891 overall player, No. 75 linebacker, and No. 90 player out of the state of Florida according to the 247Sports 2027 Composite Rankings.

Keller hails from Jesuit High School in Tampa, FL.

100% Committed! Grateful for the opportunity to play at a championship program. Luke 12:48 #AGTG@DukeFOOTBALL @Coach_MannyDiaz pic.twitter.com/n115V4ehSj

— Tripp Keller ‘27 (@trippkeller_) March 28, 2026

The Blue Devils have also landed commitments from edge King Kalama and quarterback Aidan McPherson.

Kalama is Duke's highest-rated recruit as the class currently stands, as the 6' 2", 265-pound defensive piece is ranked as the No. 531 overall player, No. 46 edge, and No 17 player out of the state of North Carolina, per 247Sports. Kalama plays at Reagan High School in Pfafftown, NC.

Blessed to receive an invite to the UA next camp@coachjtmcgee @RaidersFB @DemetricDWarren @TheUCReport @CraigHaubert @TomLuginbill pic.twitter.com/um3T6E2OQz

— 3⭐️ King Kalama🇨🇩🏈 ‘27 DL (@king_kalama52) March 20, 2026

McPherson, a 5' 11" signal caller out of Rome, GA, is ranked as the No. 43 quarterback in the class according to 247Sports. He is regarded as one of the more athletic QBs the recruiting class of 2027 has to offer.

McPherson received offers from Boston College, West Virginia, and East Carolina before committing to Duke. The Blue Devils currently hold the No. 39 overall 2027 recruiting class.