The BEST RB in Texas? 👀🔥 SaRod Baker on Going from Overlooked to Can’t Miss! | Plugged in Podcast

Follow SaRodBaker on Instagram @laarodd_ YN | Young N’ Gifted - A sideline that believes 👇🏾📖📚Get your copy here📚📖👇🏾 http://a.co/d/6s5Gi0q ⸻ Plugged In | Episode 23 In this episode of the Plugged In Podcast, we sit down with DeSoto’s own SaRod Baker to talk about his journey from Pee Wee football to becoming one of the top running backs in the nation. 🏆 5A State Champion 🔥 1,500+ playoff rushing yards 💪 7 touchdown game 📈 43 Division 1 offers 🎯 Class of 2027 In this episode we talk: • The mindset behind a 99-yard TD • What it really takes to play at DeSoto • Handling 30+ new offers in one season • Why development matters more than hype • Recruiting visits (Texas, Ohio State & more) • Staying grounded when the spotlight hits • The advice that changed everything: “Don’t let your D3 attitude ruin your D1 talent.” This isn’t just football. This is discipline. Pressure. Growth. Legacy. If you’re a young athlete chasing a dream — this episode is for you. 👇 TAP IN & SUBSCRIBE Like, Comment & Share with the next athlete who needs to hear this. 📚 Coach AMo’s new book “A Sideline That Believes” is out now — link in description. Always Sports. Always Talk. Always Plugged In. #PluggedInPodcast #SaRodBaker #DeSotoFootball #TexasHighSchoolFootball #Recruiting #ClassOf2027 ✅ Like, comment, and subscribe 📲 Follow the movement — Stay connected, stay inspired. Always sports. Always talk. Always Plugged In. 🔌 ⸻ 0:00 Introduction & Guest Reveal 2:27 Life Off the Field & Team Chemistry 2:27 The Importance of Bonding 3:12 Co-Host & Junior Guests Introduction 3:44 Building Unity & Pee-Wee Career 5:28 Representing DeSoto & Game Day Vibes 5:28 Wearing the Green & Gold 6:24 Locker Room Playlist & Dallas Rap 7:31 Madden Challenge: Picking Teams 8:20 Football Origins & Athletic Versatility 8:20 Starting Tackle Football at Five 9:53 The Realization of Dominance 11:17 From Running Back to Quarterback 15:10 The Road to the State Championship 15:10 Lessons from Early Season Losses 16:59 The Motivation of the Underdog 19:22 Playoff Intensity & the Longview Grudge 21:05 The North Crowley Delay & Chess Moves 25:09 Looking Ahead & School Records 25:09 Moving Down to 5A Division 1 27:07 All-American Game & Injury Scares 27:57 The 99-Yard Record Touchdown 30:36 Seven Touchdowns Against Willis 32:24 Rapid Fire: Style & Advice 35:57 The Recruitment Process & Future Goals 35:57 Dream Colleges & Hobbies 37:23 Track Speed vs. Football Speed 38:54 43 Offers: Handling the Spotlight 43:15 Studying the Pros: Zeke & Bijan 45:59 Commitment Timeline & Top Schools 52:39 Legacy & Motivation 52:39 Being Number One in the Nation 56:13 Support System & Family Legacy 1:01:23 The DeSoto Parade & Community Support 1:03:43 Overcoming Loss & Staying Focused 1:07:35 Closing Advice: Chase Your Dreams ⸻ 📍 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to stay Plugged In with the realest young athletes in the game. Always sports. Always talk. Always Plugged In. 🔌 ​📲 Follow Coach AMo on Social Media! 📹 TikTok: / pluggedincoachamo 📸 Instagram: / pluggedinamo 👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...