Edwin Baker (born June 1, 1991) is a former American football running back. 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]
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Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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Born: | (1991-06-01) June 1, 1991 (age 31) Highland Park, Michigan | ||||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||
Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||||||
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High school: | Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan) | ||||||||||||
College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||||
NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 250 | ||||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||||
CFL status: | International | ||||||||||||
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Player stats at NFL.com | |||||||||||||
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]
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.
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] He was released by the Saints on September 5, 2015.[7]
Baker signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 19, 2016.[8] On June 19, 2016, Baker was released by Toronto.
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