2007: Baker, a 2-time All-American first teamer and among the top offensive linemen in the nation, will start for his fourth season at left offensive tackle as a senior in 2007. He had arthroscopic surgery to remove loose cartilage in his left knee prior to 2007 spring practice.

2006: Baker started for his third year at left offensive tackle as a junior in 2006. He made Scout.com's All-American second team.  He also made the 2006 All-Pac-10 first team for the second consecutive year and Scout.com All-Pac-10 first team. He won USC's Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year and Co-Lifter of the Year Awards.

2005: Baker started all of 2005 for his second season at left offensive tackle as a sophomore and continued his solid play. He made the 2005 All-Pac-10 first team. He won USC's Co-Lifter of the Year Award.

2004: Baker, who was switched from offensive guard to tackle prior to 2004 spring practice, started all of 2004 at left offensive tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2004 and he did an outstanding job. He made All-Pac-10 second team. He also was USC's 2004 Offensive Lineman of the Year.

2003: Baker redshirted as a freshman offensive guard in 2003, his first year at USC.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Tustin (Calif.) High. On defense in 2002, he made 34 tackles, with 2.5 sacks. He also competed in track at Tustin.

PERSONAL: He's a sociology major at USC. His father, David, is the commissioner of the Arena Football League and formerly played basketball at UC Irvine and then professionally in Europe. His brother, Ben, was an offensive lineman at Duke.