Hawkeyes offer Cameron Baker
Class of 2019 prospect Cameron Baker received big news Friday with his first scholarship offer from the Iowa Hawkeyes. Afterwards, we caught up with Baker, who is a 6-foot-2, 210-pound RB/LB from Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson, to discuss the opportunity, the latest on his recruiting, and much more.
Q: How did the offer officially come from the Iowa coaches?
BAKER: My dad had called me saying that Coach Morgan would like to speak to me, so I called Coach Morgan.
Q: What did Coach Morgan say when you spoke to him?
BAKER: He said he valued me as a person, he valued my character, and that he saw me as a football player. He wasn't sure what position, but he knew I was a football player.
Q: What were your initial thoughts on the scholarship offer?
BAKER: I was shocked and at a loss of words. I was not expecting that call (Friday) but very honored to have received one.
Q: What prompted the offer following your visit to Iowa last weekend?
BAKER: I honestly have no idea what prompted them.
Q: How do you feel overall about Iowa?
BAKER: I love it there. It's a great program. I love the coaches, the environment, it's a blast whenever I visit.
Q: Do u have any plans to get back to Iowa soon for a visit?
BAKER: No plans soon for Iowa.
Q: They have talked about you coming in as an athlete. Do you have a preference position wise where you end up in college? Is there a side of the ball that you prefer?
BAKER: No sir, I have no preference. I just want to be on the field.
Q: Do you have more experience on either side of the football growing up?
BAKER: I've always played both sides growing up so I'm pretty familiar with either side.
Q: With an offer on the table, when do you plan on making a decision?
BAKER: I plan on making one sometime (during) my senior year after I've considered all potential options.
Q: What other colleges are in the picture outside of Iowa?
BAKER: Iowa State.
Q: Have you heard much from Nebraska at all?
BAKER: I haven't heard anything from them yet.
Q: Do you feel Iowa State is close to offering?
BAKER: I’d like to think so.
Q: Do you have a favorite at this point?
BAKER: I would say Iowa. It is not just because of the offer but I love the coaches, their vision for their players, and the atmosphere at Kinnick is amazing.
Q: What will be the biggest factors in making a final college decision?
BAKER: The coaches and how they connect with players and of course the quality of education. Those are two big factors for me.
Q: Do you have any visits coming up?
BAKER: December 16th, I will be attending the ISU bowl game practice.
As a junior, Baker finished with 196 carries for 1,852 yards and 20 touchdowns on offense and 49 tackles, three TFL, and one interception on defense for Council Bluffs Thomas Jefferson High School.
In September, Baker received national attention for this impressive 81 yard touchdown.