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Chris Baker

TE

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. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 87th percentile among his peers. 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

2005 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
53.9

75th percentile among TEs · limited sample

8 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22+0.24
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2005 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed44▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst52▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility87▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size40▶

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)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2010SEA37.31391161
2009NE52.912141422
2008NYJ49.71321194
2007NYJ54.814414113
2006NYJ5716313004
2005NYJ53.98182691
2004NYJ49.213181824
2003NYJ491114137
2002NYJ43.35214

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)

2005 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
7
1.8/g
108
27/g
0
Away4
11
2.8/g
161
40/g
1
In division2
1
0.5/g
3
2/g
0
Out of division6
17
2.8/g
266
44/g
1
In wins2
2
1.0/g
14
7/g
0
In losses6
16
2.7/g
255
43/g
1
On grass1
7
7.0/g
124
124/g
1
On turf7
11
1.6/g
145
21/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
8
8/g
0
Outdoors7
17
2.4/g
261
37/g
1

2005 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1KC7 rec, 124 yds, 1 TD99
Week 2MIA1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.4
Week 3JAX3 rec, 45 yds, 0 TD57
Week 4BAL3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD43.8
Week 5TB1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD45
Week 6BUF—38.8
Week 7ATL1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD41.1
Week 9LAC2 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD48.3

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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