It’s a big summer for DeSoto High School football, and the excitement just keeps building. DeSoto running back SaRod Baker has committed to Texas Tech University as part of the Red Raiders’ highly regarded 2027 recruiting class — and the college football world is taking notice.
Baker, a standout at DeSoto High School, earned a VYPE Spotlight feature recognizing his talent and his pledge to play at the Division I level with Texas Tech. His commitment places him among the program’s top recruits, as 247Sports recently highlighted Texas Tech’s 2027 class as one of the most star-studded in the program’s recent history.
Baker isn’t the only big name drawing attention to DeSoto’s football program this offseason. Three-star defensive lineman Khing Thibodeaux is transferring to DeSoto for the 2027 season, adding another high-profile prospect to an already talented roster. Thibodeaux’s arrival signals that DeSoto continues to be a destination program for elite Texas high school talent.
The Eagles are also generating buzz on the national stage. DeSoto appeared in USA TODAY Sports’ preseason high school football rankings for the Southwest region, and the program earned recognition in On3’s national high school football composite rankings as well — a testament to the consistent excellence the Eagles have built over the years.
For the DeSoto community, these milestones are a source of genuine pride. Watching hometown athletes earn Division I scholarships and seeing the Eagles ranked among the best programs in the country reflects the hard work of players, coaches, families, and supporters who pour so much into Eagle football every season.
As summer workouts continue and the 2025 season approaches, DeSoto fans have plenty of reasons to look forward to Friday nights under the lights. The Eagles are clearly ready to compete at the highest level — and the rest of the country is paying attention.
