Edwin Baker (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | June 1, 1991 | ||||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Highland Park, Michigan | ||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Oak Park (MI) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 250 | ||||||||||||
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Edwin Baker (born June 1, 1991) is an American football running back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.[1]
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Baker was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chargers.[2]
Cleveland Browns
On December 10, 2013, the Cleveland Browns signed Baker to their active roster, off of the Houston Texans practice squad.[3] In his debut, on December 15, 2013 against the Chicago Bears, Baker scored his first touchdown in the NFL on a short run. The Browns still lost 38-31. In just three games with Cleveland, Baker finished in 3rd in rushing yards and tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns with two.[4] On August 25, 2014 Baker was cut by the Browns.
New Orleans Saints
Baker was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on September 16, 2014.[5] He was moved to the active roster on October 25, 2014 after injuries to two other running backs, Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson.[6]
References
- ↑ Michigan State running back Edwin Baker selected by San Diego Chargers in seventh round of NFL draft
- ↑ Gehlken, Michael (August 25, 2013). "Chargers cut 10 players; more coming". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ The Browns have made roster moves.
- ↑ Mitchell, Fred (December 15, 2013). "Cutler, Bears rally for 38-31 victory". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ↑ Saints add running back Edwin Baker to practice squad, release Trevin Wade
- ↑ "New Orleans Saints promote Edwin Baker from practice squad", The Times-Picayune, October 25, 2014.
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