Chris Baker came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (88th overall) in 2002, drafted out of Michigan State. His most recent season came in 2010 with SEA, capping a 9-season NFL career. Across 9 NFL seasons, he has totaled 168 catches for 1,765 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Size
6'3", 261#
College
Michigan State
Draft
Rd 3, 88th overall (2002)
Seasons
2002–2010
2003 ScoutIndex Rating · TE
Methodology63th percentile among TEs · limited sample
11 games · 0 targets
2003 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed32▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst51▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.
Agility74▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).
Size38▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Shareno data▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Chris Baker has appeared in 105 regular-season games across 9 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: NYJ (2002–2008), NE (2009), SEA (2010).
As a receiver he has caught 168 passes for 1,765 yards and 15 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2007 with NYJ: 411 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game124 on 7 catches, 1 TD vs KC, 2005 Week 1
2003 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8 1.3/g | 94 16/g | 0 |
| Away | 5 | 6 1.2/g | 43 9/g | 0 |
| In division | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 45 11/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 7 | 8 1.1/g | 92 13/g | 0 |
| In wins | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 28 7/g | 0 |
| In losses | 7 | 10 1.4/g | 109 16/g | 0 |
| On grass | 4 | 5 1.3/g | 38 10/g | 0 |
| On turf | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 99 14/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 5 5/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 10 | 13 1.3/g | 132 13/g | 0 |
2003 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 | NE | 2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 34.2 |
| Week 4 | DAL | 1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD | 47.1 |
| Week 6 | BUF | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 40.8 |
| Week 8 | PHI | 2 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD | 54.5 |
| Week 9 | NYG | 1 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD | 59 |
| Week 10 | LV | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 35.6 |
| Week 11 | IND | 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD | 39.8 |
| Week 12 | JAX | 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD | 46.2 |
| Week 13 | TEN | 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD | 38.1 |
| Week 16 | NE | 3 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD | 77.4 |
| Week 17 | MIA | — | 36.2 |
Chris Baker — common questions
- What position does Chris Baker play?
- Chris Baker is listed as a TE.
- Which teams has Chris Baker played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Baker has played for NYJ (2002–2008), NE (2009), SEA (2010).
- Where did Chris Baker go to college?
- Chris Baker played college football at Michigan State.
- When was Chris Baker drafted?
- Chris Baker was selected in round 3, 88th overall, of the 2002 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Chris Baker scored?
- Chris Baker has 15 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (15 receiving).
- What is Chris Baker's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Chris Baker rated 37.3 for 2010, the 12th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
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- Justin ForsettRB · 2010
- Mike WilliamsWR · 2010
- Marshawn LynchRB · 2010
- Charlie WhitehurstQB · 2010
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- Deon ButlerWR · 2010
- Brandon StokleyWR · 2010
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- Roe WilliamsDB · pick 72
- Will WitherspoonOLB · pick 73
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