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Chris Baker

Baker with the Patriots in 2009
No. 81, 86
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1979-11-18) November 18, 1979 (age 45) Queens, New York, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	258 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school:	Saline (MI)
College:	Michigan State
NFL Draft:	2002 / Round: 3 / Pick: 88
Career history
New York Jets (2002–2008) New England Patriots (2009) Seattle Seahawks (2010)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-American (2001) 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (1999, 2001)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 168 Receiving yards: 1,763 Receiving touchdowns: 15
Player stats at PFR

Christopher T. Baker (born November 18, 1979) is a former American football player. He played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). The New York Jets chose him in the third round of the 2002 NFL draft. He played college football for the Michigan State Spartans.

Chris Baker's College Football Journey

Chris Baker played college football at Michigan State University from 1998 to 2001. During his time there, he caught 133 passes for 1,705 yards. He also scored 13 touchdowns. His best season was his senior year in 2001. That year, he had 40 catches for 548 yards and four touchdowns.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Chris Baker's college football stats:

Chris Baker's NFL Career

Chris Baker was picked by the New York Jets in the 2002 NFL Draft. He was the 88th player chosen overall.

Playing for the New York Jets

In the 2005 season, Chris Baker became the starting tight end. However, he got injured and was placed on the injured reserve list. He had a great season in 2006. He achieved his best numbers for receiving yards, catches, and touchdowns. The Jets finished that season with a 10-6 record. They earned a spot in the playoffs.

After a strong year in 2007, Chris felt the Jets did not keep a promise about a new contract. The Jets then drafted another tight end, Dustin Keller, in 2008. They also signed Bubba Franks. This meant Chris was third on the team's tight end list. He was also the lowest paid tight end on the team. The Jets eventually gave him a new contract. It was for three years and $12.2 million. But the contract had a special rule. If the Jets cut him before March 5, 2009, they would not owe him any money. On February 20, 2009, the Jets released Chris Baker.

Time with the New England Patriots

On February 27, 2009, Chris Baker signed a five-year contract. He joined the New England Patriots. On September 27, 2009, he caught a special pass. It was Tom Brady's 200th career touchdown pass. This happened during a game against the Falcons. Chris played in all 16 games during the 2009 season. On March 4, 2010, the Patriots released him.

Joining the Seattle Seahawks

On March 13, 2010, Chris Baker signed with the Seattle Seahawks. His main job was to help block for his teammates. He played in all 16 games during the 2010 season. He caught nine passes for 116 yards and one touchdown. On January 4, 2011, he was placed on injured reserve. This was due to a fractured bone in his hip. This happened just before Seattle's playoff game. On February 24, 2011, the Seahawks released Chris Baker.

Chris Baker's NFL Career Statistics

Here are Chris Baker's statistics from his time in the NFL.

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

Chris Baker's Family Life

In May 2009, Chris Baker married his girlfriend, Yadira Taveras. They got married in Long Island, New York. Chris and Yadira have two children: a son named Chris Jr. and a daughter named Tamia. The family lives near Boca Raton, Florida.