Kawaan Baker

Kawaan LaAndrae Baker (born August 24, 1998)[1] is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Alabama and was drafted by the Saints in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.[2]

Kawaan Baker
Personal information
Born: (1998-08-24) August 24, 1998
East Point, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Hapeville Charter Academy
(Union City, GA)
College:South Alabama (2016–2020)
Position:Wide receiver
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 7 / Pick: 255
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 13, 2022
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life

Baker was born on August 24, 1998, in East Point, Georgia, to Larry and Crystal Upshaw.

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0+1⁄2 in
(1.84 m)		 210 lb
(95 kg)		 32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		4.43 s1.49 s2.51 s4.41 s7.42 s39.5 in
(1.00 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day[3][4]

New Orleans Saints

Baker was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round, 255th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.[5] He signed his four-year rookie contract with New Orleans on June 8, 2021.[6] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 11, 2022.[9]

On August 2, 2022, Baker was suspended for the first six games of the regular season.[10] He was waived on October 17.[11]

Green Bay Packers

On October 19, 2022, Baker was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[12] He was released on November 8.[13]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 30, 2022, Baker was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[14] He was released on December 6.[15]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On December 27, 2022, Baker was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 26, 2023.[16] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[17]

References
  1. "Kawaan Baker - Football". University of South Alabama Athletics.
  2. "Baker, Cole shine at South Alabama Pro Day". AL.com. March 19, 2021.
  3. "Saints select Kawaan Baker with No. 255 pick in 2021 draft". NFL.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  4. "2021 NFL Draft Scout Kawaan Baker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  5. "New Orleans Saints select Kawaan Baker with the 255th pick". NewOrleansSaints.com. May 1, 2021.
  6. "Saints Sign Entire Draft Class, Restructure Marshon Lattimore".
  7. "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  8. "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2021.
  9. "Saints sign eight players to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 11, 2022.
  10. "Kawaan Baker suspended six games". NBCSports.com. August 2, 2022.
  11. "Saints Release a Wide Receiver | Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More". www.si.com. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  12. "Packers announce roster move". packers.com. October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
  13. "Packers announce roster move". packers.com. November 8, 2022. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
  14. "Eagles open Jordan Davis' 21-day practice window". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 30, 2022.
  15. "Roster Moves: Eagles free spots on both the 53-man roster and practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. December 6, 2022.
  16. "New Orleans Saints sign four to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 26, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  17. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 29, 2023.
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