The Top Offensive Tackle In Maryland: Kendon Bauer

Kendon Bauer is a 3 Star recruit who plays Offensive Tackle at Linganore High School. Bauer is ranked among one of the top recruits in the nation and is ranked among one of the top Offensive Tackles in the nation as well. In addition, Bauer is listed as a top 30 recruit in the state of Maryland and is listed as the #1 Offensive Tackle in the state of Maryland. He is committed to play at Maryland.

Who are some role models in your life?
Role models in my life are definitely God, my dad, my football coaches, and some family friends I am very close with.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
Metallica, Tool, NBA YoungBoy, and Alice In Chains.

What are the strengths of your game?
The strengths of my game are definitely my frame, my feet, and my technique paired with strength. Leadership is also one of my good qualities.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory of my career was winning the 2025 state championship.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
The best player I played against was number 33 on Arundel in 2024, Brandon Gorham. He’s a defensive end at Delaware currently.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Some advice I’d give an aspiring athlete is: hard work beats talent when talent refuses to work hard. Even if you have talent, you still have to put in the work.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would like to travel to Greece.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I started playing the game in 7th grade and truly fell in love with it in 10th grade.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
If I could meet one sports hero, it would be Jayden Daniels because he brought back hope for me in Washington.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
My favorite sports moment was when the Commanders beat the Lions in the 2024 playoffs.