Most of you know Adrian Baker as the 6’1″ 170 lb speedster defensive back from from Chaminade-Madonna in Hollywood, Florida who committed to Florida State this week. What some of you may not know is what he is like when is not shutting down opposing wide receivers on the football field. Find out a little more about what this future Seminole thought about recruiting and why he was a very happy man a few weeks ago when his favorite player finally won a title.
Prep Force: Who is your celebrity crush?
Adrian Baker: Beyonce
PF: Who is your favorite athlete?
AB: Lerbon James and Deion Sanders
PF: What’s your favorite food?
AB: Chicken
PF: What TV shows do you watch consistently?
AB: The Game and ESPN First Take. For the record he hates Skip Bayless.
PF: Whats your favorite thing to do when not playing sports?
AB: Relax with family and watch TV. My family is very important to me.
PF: Who is the best player you have ever played against?
AB: Macgarrett Kings
PF: What is your favorite sports memory that doesn’t involve yourself?
AB: When the Heat won this last NBA championship.
PF: Which pro player best reflects the type of game you have now?
AB: Antonio Cromartie
PF: Was the recruiting process everything you expected? If not, what things surprised you most?
AB: It was really stressful. I had a bunch of coaches constantly contact me all pretty much saying the same things and I had to determine which would I could trust the most.
PF: What was the most annoying part about the recruiting process?
AB: All the phone calls at all hours of the day.
PF: What did you look for when deciding which college to attend?
AB: I looked for 3 things: Environment, Coaching Staff and Education. FSU was the best combination of those.
PF: Which do you look more forward to, playing at home in front of excited, cheering fans? Or playing on the road in a more hostile environment?
AB: It doesn’t matter I like them both.
PF: Which coach has meant the most to your career so far, and why?
AB: Coach Tyrrell (HS Football Head Coach), Coach Perkins (HS Basketball Head Coach), and Coach Rodriguez (HS DB Coach)