Former 4-star Florida commit Jerome Baker flips to Ohio State
Joe Skipper / Reuters
Florida's 2014 season slump may now be spilling over into the Gators' recruiting.
Four-star linebacker Jerome Baker, who had previously committed to Florida, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he will be playing for Ohio State instead.
I am officially flipping my commitment from Florida to THE Ohio State University. Thanks for all your support. pic.twitter.com/WxrvliX74Y
— Baker Inc. (@Lastname_Baker) October 22, 2014
The Gators now have only 10 verbal commitments after the Baker flip, reports Derek Tyson of ESPN.com.