STILLWATER — Adrian Baker planned on finishing his college football career in his home state.
The Hallandale, Fla., native was the No. 19 rated athlete recruit nationally by ESPN in 2013 coming out of Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood before signing with Clemson. Fast forward four years and UCF enters this fall with a dire need at cornerback after the departure of four starters in its secondary.
However, when Baker made his intent to change schools as a graduate transfer public this offseason, Oklahoma State cornerbacks coach Tim Duffie was among the first to reach out.