New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Javon Baker’s incredible potential was evident from the start. Just ask former McEachern High School coach Franklin Stephens about his first impressions of Baker.
“When I first met him, I thought he was a very talented, gifted kid,” Stephens told NESN.com. “You’re thinking in the back of your mind, ‘Alright, this is a kid that has pro talent.’”
Baker immediately sparked the offense for McEachern, catching 23 passes for 349 yards and four touchdowns as a freshman in 2016. Those numbers would increase as time went on.