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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. 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

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
49.7

69th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.12-0.27
Total EPA×0.22+0.04
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2008 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed33▶

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

Burst46▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility77▶

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

Size42▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat52▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability3▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share37▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency50▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume47▶

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)

2008 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
6
1.2/g
54
11/g
0
Away8
15
1.9/g
140
18/g
0
In division5
8
1.6/g
77
15/g
0
Out of division8
13
1.6/g
117
15/g
0
In wins7
8
1.1/g
79
11/g
0
In losses6
13
2.2/g
115
19/g
0
On grass5
11
2.2/g
117
23/g
0
On turf8
10
1.3/g
77
10/g
0
Outdoors13
21
1.6/g
194
15/g
0

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA2 rec, 34 yds, 0 TD55.3
Week 3LAC3 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD59.1
Week 4ARI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD43.4
Week 6CIN1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD54.4
Week 7LV5 rec, 42 yds, 0 TD50.4
Week 9BUF—40
Week 11NE3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD37.5
Week 12TEN—36.4
Week 13DEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 14SF1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD47
Week 15BUF1 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 16SEA1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 17MIA2 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD32

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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