Jeff Baca Explained

Jeff Baca
Number:60
Position:Center
Birth Date:January 10, 1990
Birth Place:Laguna Hills, California, U.S.
High School:Mission Viejo (CA)
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:302
College:UCLA
Draftyear:2013
Draftround:6
Draftpick:196
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statvalue1:4
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue2:0
Statlabel2:Games started
Pfr:B/BacaJe00

Jeffery James Baca (born January 10, 1990) is an American former professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft. He played college football at UCLA.

Early life

Baca was born in Laguna Hills, California. He played high school football at Mission Viejo High School in Mission Viejo, California. He also participated in track and field in high school.[1]

College career

Baca played college football at UCLA from 2008 to 2012.[2] He missed the 2010 season due to eligbility issues.[1] He earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors his senior year in 2012.[3] Baca made 45 career starts.[1]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Baca was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL draft.[4] He played in four games with the Vikings in 2013. He was waived on August 30, 2014.[5]

Cincinnati Bengals

Baca was signed to the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals on October 8, 2014. He was released on October 16, 2014.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

Baca was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys on October 30, 2014. He was released on November 18, 2014.[5]

San Diego Chargers

Baca was signed to the practice squad of the San Diego Chargers on November 26, 2014. He was promoted to the active roster on December 4, 2014. He was waived on December 8, 2014 and re-signed to the practice squad on December 10, 2014. Baca was promoted to the active roster for the second time on December 27, 2014. He was waived by the Chargers on March 31, 2015.[5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Baca . uclabruins.com . May 29, 2024.
  2. http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_23122619/vikings-draft-pairs-again-picking-ucla-ol-jeff Vikings draft: Sixth-round pick Jeff Baca adds versatility to offensive line
  3. All-Pac-12 Conference Football Team . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233903/http://www.scribd.com/doc/114526908/Pac-12-All-Confer-Ece . December 2, 2013 . live . Pac-12 Conference . November 26, 2012 .
  4. Web site: 2013 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-15 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Jeff Baca . Pro-Football-Reference . May 29, 2024.