Daylen Baldwin Explained

Daylen Baldwin
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:86
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:24 November 1999
Birth Place:Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:219
High School:Farmington (MI)
Waterford Mott (MI)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:2
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:25
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:BaldDa01

Daylen Baldwin (born November 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Morgan State, Jackson State, and Michigan.

High school and recruiting

Baldwin played high school football at Farmington High School and Waterford Mott High School.

College career

Baldwin began his college football career at Morgan State. As a freshman in 2017, he appeared in 11 games and caught 16 passes for 181 receiving yards and one touchdown. As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games and caught 14 passes for 152 receiving yards and one touchdown.

He transferred to Jackson State in 2019 and redshirted during the 2019 season. He appeared in six games for Jackson State during its spring 2021 season and led the Southwestern Athletic Conference with 27 receptions for 540 yards (90 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.[1]

After a strong showing in the spring season, Baldwin was recruited as a graduate transfer by Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan.[2] He chose Michigan.[3] [4] [5]

In Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan, Baldwin had a 69-yard touchdown reception from J. J. McCarthy.[6] He added a 56-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin on October 2.[7] On January 5, 2022, Baldwin declared for the 2022 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

On August 3, 2022, Baldwin signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[9] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022.[10] He was signed to the Browns' practice squad the next day on August 31, 2022.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[12] He was waived on August 4, 2023.[13]

Minnesota Vikings

On November 22, 2023, Baldwin signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[14] He was released on December 12.[15] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2024.[16] He was waived on May 7, 2024.[17]

Atlanta Falcons

On May 22, 2024, Baldwin signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[18] He was cut on August 1.[19]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 13, 2024, Baldwin signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daylen Baldwin . September 18, 2021 . MGoBlue . University of Michigan.
  2. Web site: Dash . Daniel . September 14, 2021 . At Michigan, Daylen Baldwin stays true to his process . April 29, 2023 . The Michigan Daily.
  3. Web site: McMann . Aaron . June 30, 2021 . WR Daylen Baldwin grew up an Ohio State fan. Now he's headed to Michigan . April 29, 2023 . Mlive.com.
  4. Web site: McMann . Aaron . August 12, 2021 . Transfer WR Daylen Baldwin fits in early at Michigan . April 29, 2023 . Mlive.com.
  5. Web site: Sang . Orion . June 14, 2021 . Former Jackson State WR Daylen Baldwin commits to Michigan football as grad transfer . April 29, 2023 . Detroit Free Press.
  6. Web site: Chengelis . Angelique S. . September 15, 2021 . UM transfer receiver Daylen Baldwin shows he's set to step in and contribute . April 29, 2023 . The Detroit News.
  7. Web site: October 2, 2021 . No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt . April 29, 2023 . ESPN.com . Associated Press.
  8. Web site: Simmons . Jonathon . January 5, 2022 . Michigan WR Daylen Baldwin declares for the NFL Draft . April 29, 2023 . Maize n Brew . en.
  9. Web site: Alper . Josh . August 3, 2022 . Browns sign Daylen Baldwin, waive Nate Meadors . April 29, 2023 . ProFootballTalk . en-US.
  10. Web site: Poisal . Anthony . August 30, 2022 . Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season . April 29, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  11. Web site: August 31, 2022 . Browns claim QB Kellen Mond, announce 12 practice squad members . April 29, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  12. Web site: January 9, 2023 . Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts . April 29, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  13. Web site: August 4, 2023 . Browns make roster moves - Aug. 4 . August 4, 2023 . ClevelandBrowns.com.
  14. Web site: Petes . Craig . Vikings Sign WR Daylen Baldwin to Practice Squad . Vikings.com . 22 November 2023.
  15. Web site: Forness . Tyler . Vikings release WR from practice squad . Vikings Wire . 13 December 2023.
  16. Web site: Vikings sign WR Daylen Baldwin to futures contract. Vikings Wire. USA Today. January 16, 2024.
  17. Vikings. 1787876114985030119. The #Vikings have waived WR Daylen Baldwin..
  18. Web site: Falcons sign WRs Daylen Baldwin, OJ Hiliare. AtlantaFalcons.com. May 22, 2024.
  19. Web site: Daylen Baldwin: Cut by Falcons . CBS Sports . 2 August 2024.
  20. Web site: Cardinals Come To Terms With Two Offensive Additions. Gershman, Zach. AZCardinals.com. August 13, 2024.

This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Daylen Baldwin".

Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.