Donnell Baker Explained

Donnell Baker
Number:83
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 December 1973
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Death Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:180
High School:Baker (LA)
College:Southern
Draftyear:1996
Draftround:7
Draftpick:217
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Donnell Keith Baker (December 21, 1973 – February 5, 2020[2]) was an American professional football wide receiver who played for the Carolina Panthers and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University.[3]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Baker was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 217th pick in the 1996 NFL draft.[4] He was released by the Panthers on August 25, 1996.[5]

St. Louis Rams

Baker was a member of the St. Louis Rams from 1996 to 1998.[6] He was released by the Rams on August 24, 1998.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Rams, 1998 Media Guide . 120 . 31 August 2024.
  2. Web site: Ewing . Zach . February 10, 2020 . Former Southern football standout Donnell Baker dies at age 46 . 2024-02-20 . The Advocate.
  3. Web site: Donnell Baker NFL Stats and Bio. profootballarchives.com. June 19, 2023.
  4. Web site: 1996 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-03-30 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. News: Carolina cuts seven players . . August 26, 1996 . September 30, 2015 . Wiseman, Steve.
  6. Web site: Donnell Baker, WR at NFL.com. NFL.com.
  7. News: Buffalo Bills . . August 25, 1998 . September 30, 2015.