4-star QB Bryce Baker of East Forsyth commits to UNC

Junior threw for 1,823 yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore last season

KERNERSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA--Rising junior Bryce Baker, a 4-star quarterback prospect who will play at East Forsyth this season, announced his commitment to North Carolina Tuesday night on his Twitter account.

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Baker played his first two seasons of high school football at nearby Walkertown and led the Wolfpack to an 8-3 overall record, including a 5-1 mark in the Mid-State 2-A Conference. He threw for 1,823 yards and 20 touchdowns last season.

Their only loss in league play came at the hands of Reidsville, which was the 2-A state runner-up.

#200% Committed
Let’s get it Tar Heel Nation!!
Let’s grow together and dominate💙
I appreciate the opportunity @CoachMackBrown @ChipLindsey11 @CoachGalloway7 @UNCCoachThig @CoachCwarren @CoachLPorter @CoachClemUNC @SparkyWoodsUNC pic.twitter.com/N9Z6Rt1kq2

— Bryce Baker (@thebrycebaker2) June 27, 2023

Baker will be taking the reins of the Eagles offense, which lost three-year starting quarterback Jaylen Alexander-Raynor to graduation last year. East finished last season 12-1 and advanced to the third round of the NCHSAA 4-A state playoffs.