In their countdown of the nation’s best players by position, USA Today has Georgia cornerback Deandre Baker at No. 6.
The former three-star prospect from Miami Northwestern High had a breakout junior year in 2017. Baker started 14 games and had 44 total stops, led the Bulldogs in pass breakups with nine and was also second on the team with three interceptions. He was selected to the all-SEC second team.
USA Today’s analysis of Baker —
The most telling number from Baker’s junior season: zero. As in, the number of touchdowns Baker allowed in starting 14 games during Georgia’s run to the championship game.