Baker began his college career at the University of Delaware in 2005. Although among the team's top scout team players, Baker did not participate in a formal match-up that year.[2] In 2006, he was named the Blue Hens' third string tight end appearing in ten games in a back-up role primarily on running plays and special teams. Baker recorded one catch for no yards and had a 14-yard kickoff return.[2] In 2007, Baker was named the second string tight end and ranked sixth on the team in receiving, totaling 20 catches for 344 yards and 2 touchdowns.[2] In 2008, Baker was suspended from the team for a year after violating the school's three strike policy which included incidents such as underage drinking and having a lit candle in his dorm room.[3]
Baker went to live with his father in Waco, Texas, where he attended Collin County Community College and worked at an OfficeMax earning $9.00 an hour, which went toward his community college fees.[3] He also worked with a professional trainer to stay in shape.[4] Delaware retained Baker's athletic scholarship and he returned for his redshirt senior season in 2009.[3] Baker tore multiple knee ligaments in the first quarter of the Blue Hens' first game of the year, ending his season.[4]
Baker was denied a medical redshirt and transferred to Division II Northwest Missouri State.[4] Baker had 66 catches for 838 yards and a touchdown, and 3 rushing touchdowns for Missouri in 2010 and was named to the Associated Press' Little All-America Team.[3][5]
Professional career
New York Jets
The New York Jets signed Baker as an undrafted free agent on July 27, 2011.[6] To meet the roster requirement, Baker was waived by the Jets on September 3.[7] He was signed to the team's practice squad a day later.[8] Baker was called up to the active roster on September 27, 2011, following a season-ending injury to tight end Jeff Cumberland.[9] On December 24, 2011, he caught his first career touchdown against the New York Giants.[10] In 11 games of 2011, Baker made 3 receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown. He also returned 3 punts for 60 return yards.
Baker suffered a severe knee injury on August 26, 2012 and was placed on the team's injured reserve list the following day.[11] He was waived by the Jets on February 19, 2013.[12]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 1, 2014. He was waived by the Bucs on May 12, 2014.
References
^. Northwest Missouri State University Athletics. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^ abc. University of Delaware Athletics. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^ abcdDyer, Kristian (June 15, 2012). . Metro New York. Archived from the original on April 7, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^ abcCimini, Rich (August 29, 2011). . ESPN New York. Archived from the original on December 4, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^. Northwest Missouri State University Athletics. December 17, 2010. Archived from the original on December 22, 2010. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^Cimini, Rich (July 27, 2011). . ESPN New York. Archived from the original on November 7, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
^Mehta, Manish (September 3, 2011). . New York Daily News. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved September 3, 2011.
^Vrentas, Jenny (September 4, 2011). . The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 18, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
^Jets Media Relations Department (September 27, 2011). . New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
^Orr, Conor (July 11, 2012). . The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved August 22, 2012.
^Vrentas, Jenny (August 27, 2012). . The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved August 27, 2012.
^Lange, Randy (February 19, 2013). . New York Jets. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved February 19, 2013.
External links
Tampa Bay Buccaneers bio
New York Jets bio
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For the English cricketer see Josh Baker cricketer Joshua Stevenson Baker born December 25 1986 1 is a former American football tight end He played college football at Northwest Missouri State and the University of Delaware He played high school football at Western Branch High School Josh BakerBaker during the 2011 NFL season Personal informationBorn 1986 12 25 December 25 1986 age 36 Chesapeake VirginiaHeight 6 ft 3 in 1 91 m Weight 244 lb 111 kg Career informationHigh school Chesapeake VA Western BranchCollege Northwest Missouri StatePosition Tight endUndrafted 2011Career historyNew York Jets 2011 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2014 Offseason and or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statisticsReceptions 3Receiving yards 27Touchdowns 1Player stats at NFL com PFR Contents 1 College career 2 Professional career 2 1 New York Jets 2 2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3 References 4 External linksCollege career EditBaker began his college career at the University of Delaware in 2005 Although among the team s top scout team players Baker did not participate in a formal match up that year 2 In 2006 he was named the Blue Hens third string tight end appearing in ten games in a back up role primarily on running plays and special teams Baker recorded one catch for no yards and had a 14 yard kickoff return 2 In 2007 Baker was named the second string tight end and ranked sixth on the team in receiving totaling 20 catches for 344 yards and 2 touchdowns 2 In 2008 Baker was suspended from the team for a year after violating the school s three strike policy which included incidents such as underage drinking and having a lit candle in his dorm room 3 Baker went to live with his father in Waco Texas where he attended Collin County Community College and worked at an OfficeMax earning 9 00 an hour which went toward his community college fees 3 He also worked with a professional trainer to stay in shape 4 Delaware retained Baker s athletic scholarship and he returned for his redshirt senior season in 2009 3 Baker tore multiple knee ligaments in the first quarter of the Blue Hens first game of the year ending his season 4 Baker was denied a medical redshirt and transferred to Division II Northwest Missouri State 4 Baker had 66 catches for 838 yards and a touchdown and 3 rushing touchdowns for Missouri in 2010 and was named to the Associated Press Little All America Team 3 5 Professional career EditNew York Jets Edit The New York Jets signed Baker as an undrafted free agent on July 27 2011 6 To meet the roster requirement Baker was waived by the Jets on September 3 7 He was signed to the team s practice squad a day later 8 Baker was called up to the active roster on September 27 2011 following a season ending injury to tight end Jeff Cumberland 9 On December 24 2011 he caught his first career touchdown against the New York Giants 10 In 11 games of 2011 Baker made 3 receptions for 27 yards and a touchdown He also returned 3 punts for 60 return yards Baker suffered a severe knee injury on August 26 2012 and was placed on the team s injured reserve list the following day 11 He was waived by the Jets on February 19 2013 12 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Edit Baker signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on April 1 2014 He was waived by the Bucs on May 12 2014 References Edit Josh Baker Northwest Missouri State University Athletics Archived from the original on March 23 2012 Retrieved August 22 2012 a b c Josh Baker University of Delaware Athletics Archived from the original on March 27 2012 Retrieved August 22 2012 a b c d Dyer Kristian June 15 2012 Josh Baker s long crazy journey to Jets Metro New York Archived from the original on April 7 2014 Retrieved August 22 2012 a b c Cimini Rich August 29 2011 Long shots Undrafted and undeterred ESPN New York Archived from the original on December 4 2011 Retrieved August 22 2012 Three Bearcats earn AP All America honors Northwest Missouri State University Athletics December 17 2010 Archived from the original on December 22 2010 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