2025 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Oshae Baker, DB, Tennessee-Martin

- Name: Oshae Baker
- Position: DB
- College: University of Tennessee-Martin
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 197 lbs
- X (Twitter): @oshaebaker
- Instagram: @oshaebaker
What made you decide you wanted to be a football player?
Football is just the sport that ran in the family and being able to watch my older brother have so much success at it.
What are your favorite moments from your football life?
High school football there is nothing like playing on Fridays.
Which one of your family members inspires you the most and why?
My mother inspires me the most because even when things are not looking right she still finds a way to make everyone happy.
What are you looking forward to in your upcoming season?
Just ready to take the field with my brothers for one last go round we all want to win.
If you could hang out with any football player past or present for a day who?
Jalen Ramsey.
What are your favorite things about playing football for Tennessee Martin?
My favorite thing about playing football at Martin is the culture. It’s like one big family.
What should we know about Oshae Baker the person?
Big family guy.
What is your favorite defensive scheme and why?
I like to go man as a defensive back that’s how we make our money
How do you handle challenges both in life and on the football field?
There’s always someone in a worse situation just got keep working everything will work itself out.
What would a team get in a player like you?
A selfless, versatile player with a lot of grit.
What stands out about your film the most?
Coverage and ability to fit the run.
Who is the most underrated player you’ve played with and why?
The most underrated player I played with was our nickel Carson Evans he affected the game in a lot of ways that didn’t show up on the stat sheet. Great team player and leader.
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