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Baldwin with the Seattle Seahawks in 2012
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | September 21, 1988 Gulf Breeze, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Gulf Breeze (Gulf Breeze, Florida) | ||||||
| College: | Stanford (2007–2010) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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Douglas Dewayne Baldwin Jr. (born September 21, 1988) is a former professional football wide receiver. He played his entire 8-year career with the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Stanford Cardinal. The Seahawks signed him in 2011 as an undrafted free agent.
Baldwin is one of the Seahawks' top players ever. He ranks third in team receptions and receiving yards. He is also second in receiving touchdowns. He was chosen for the Pro Bowl twice. He won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks against the Denver Broncos.
Contents
- Doug Baldwin's Early Life
- Doug Baldwin's College Career
- Doug Baldwin's NFL Career
- Doug Baldwin's NFL Career Statistics
- Doug Baldwin's Personal Life
- Doug Baldwin's Community Service
- See also
Doug Baldwin's Early Life
Doug Baldwin grew up in Gulf Breeze, Florida. He played youth football and ran track in Pensacola, Florida. He played high school football for the Gulf Breeze High School Dolphins. In his senior year, he caught 42 passes for 682 yards. He also scored six touchdowns.
He was also good at track & field. He competed in jumping events. He could jump 1.94 meters in the high jump. He also jumped 6.65 meters in the long jump.
Doug Baldwin's College Career
Baldwin played college football at Stanford from 2007 to 2010. He was a wide receiver and also returned kicks. In his senior year, he led the Cardinal team in receiving yards and touchdowns. His coach at Stanford for all four years was Jim Harbaugh.
College Football Stats
| Season | Team | GP | Receiving | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | ||||||||||
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| Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |||
| 2007 | Stanford | 12 | 10 | 120 | 8.5 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 23 | 555 | 24.1 | 0 |
| 2008 | Stanford | 12 | 23 | 332 | 14.4 | 61 | 4 | 18 | 155 | 8.6 | 0 | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Stanford | 7 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 36 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 64.0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Stanford | 13 | 58 | 857 | 14.8 | 81 | 9 | 7 | 37 | 5.3 | 0 | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 |
| Career | 44 | 96 | 1,360 | 14.2 | 81 | 13 | 30 | 211 | 7.0 | 0 | 28 | 706 | 25.2 | 0 | |
Doug Baldwin's NFL Career
Doug Baldwin was not chosen in the 2011 NFL Draft. However, the Seattle Seahawks signed him as a free agent. He signed a three-year deal worth $1.4 million.
2011 Season: Rookie Year
Baldwin caught his first NFL touchdown in Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season. It was a 55-yard catch from quarterback Tarvaris Jackson. This game was against the San Francisco 49ers, coached by his former college coach, Jim Harbaugh.
He finished his rookie season as a leader for the Seahawks. He led the team in both receiving yards and catches. He was the first undrafted rookie free agent to lead his team in these stats since the AFL-NFL merger.
2012 Season: New Quarterback
For the 2012 NFL season, Baldwin changed his jersey number from 15 to 89. This allowed new quarterback Matt Flynn to wear number 15. Baldwin had some injuries during this season. He had dental surgery and also a shoulder injury.
In 2012, Baldwin had 29 catches for 336 yards. He scored three touchdowns with new quarterback Russell Wilson. The Seahawks made the playoffs. They beat the Washington Redskins in the Wild Card Round. They lost to the Atlanta Falcons in the Divisional Round.
2013 Season: Super Bowl Champions
The 2013 season was a big success for Baldwin and the Seahawks. Baldwin caught a career-high five touchdowns. In the first game, he had seven catches for 91 yards. He scored his first touchdown of the season in Week 3.
Overall, he had 50 catches for 778 yards and five touchdowns. He was second on the team in catches and yards. The Seahawks had a great record of 13 wins and 3 losses. They earned a first-round bye in the playoffs.
Playoff Success
In the Divisional Round, the Seahawks beat the New Orleans Saints. Baldwin had two catches for 30 yards. In the NFC Championship game, he had six catches for 106 yards. The Seahawks won against the San Francisco 49ers.
Winning Super Bowl XLVIII
In Super Bowl XLVIII, the Seahawks played the Denver Broncos. Baldwin had five catches for 66 yards. He also scored a touchdown. The Seahawks won the Super Bowl with a score of 43–8.
After the game, some people had said the Seahawks' receivers were not very good. Doug Baldwin spoke up about this. He said that he had a Super Bowl ring and that his team had proven them wrong.
2014 Season: Back to the Super Bowl
In 2014, Baldwin signed a new two-year contract worth $13 million. He became the main receiver for the Seahawks after Percy Harvin was traded.
Regular Season Highlights
In Week 7, Baldwin had his second 100-yard game. He caught seven passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. In Week 14, he had five catches for 97 yards and a touchdown. He also helped the team get a long penalty against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Baldwin's 66 catches and 825 receiving yards were both career highs. He also scored three touchdowns.
Playoff Run
In the Divisional Round, Baldwin caught a 16-yard touchdown pass. This was the first score in their 31–17 win against the Carolina Panthers. In the NFC Championship, he had six catches for 106 yards. This included a big 35-yard catch in overtime. The Seahawks won against the Green Bay Packers.
Super Bowl XLIX
In Super Bowl XLIX, Baldwin had one catch for three yards. He scored Seattle's last touchdown. During his celebration, he made a gesture that caused a penalty. He later apologized for it. The Seahawks lost the game 28–24 to the New England Patriots.
2015 Season: Leading the League
In 2015, the Seahawks added new players like Jimmy Graham and Tyler Lockett. Baldwin was expected to be the top receiver.
In Week 12, Baldwin had a huge game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He caught six passes for 145 yards and three touchdowns. One touchdown was an 80-yard catch. This helped the Seahawks win 39–30. He scored three touchdowns in a game for the first time.
He continued his amazing performance. In Week 13, he had two touchdowns. In Week 14, he scored three more touchdowns. In Week 15, he had two touchdowns. He joined Jerry Rice as one of the only players to have at least 10 touchdowns in a four-game period.
In Week 16, Baldwin set a team record with 14 touchdown catches in a season. He also became the first Seahawks receiver since 2007 to get 1,000 receiving yards. He finished the season with 78 catches, 1,069 yards, and 14 touchdowns. His 14 touchdowns led the entire league.
In the playoffs, he scored the only touchdown in a 10–9 win against the Minnesota Vikings. The Seahawks' season ended the next week. They lost to the Carolina Panthers.
Baldwin was ranked as the 72nd best player in the NFL by other players.
2016 Season: Pro Bowl Selection
Baldwin signed a new four-year contract worth $46 million. He became one of the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL.
He started the 2016 season strong. In Week 2, he had a career-high 164 receiving yards and a touchdown. In Week 10, he caught three touchdowns. In Week 11, he caught four passes for 104 yards. He also threw his first career touchdown pass to Russell Wilson.
In Week 16, he had another career-high with 171 receiving yards. He finished the season with 94 catches, 1,128 yards, and seven touchdowns.
In the playoffs, he had 11 catches for 104 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions. The Seahawks won. He also had a strong game against the Atlanta Falcons, but the Seahawks lost.
In January 2017, Baldwin was chosen for his first Pro Bowl. He was also ranked 88th by his fellow players.
2017 Season: Another Pro Bowl
Baldwin caught 75 passes for 991 yards and eight touchdowns in 2017. He had two games with over 100 receiving yards. He scored two touchdowns in the last game of the season. He was named to his second Pro Bowl. He was ranked 99th by his peers.
2018 Season: Final Season
Baldwin had an elbow injury early in the 2018 season. This limited his playing time. In Week 15, he scored two touchdowns. In Week 16, he had seven catches for 126 yards and a touchdown.
He finished the 2018 season with 50 catches for 618 yards and five touchdowns. The Seahawks made the playoffs. They lost to the Dallas Cowboys. This was Baldwin's last game in the NFL.
On May 9, 2019, the Seahawks released Baldwin. He announced his retirement on Twitter on May 12, 2019.
Doug Baldwin's NFL Career Statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Kick Returns | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | SEA | 16 | 1 | 51 | 788 | 15.5 | 55 | 4 | 1 | −2 | −2.0 | −2 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 37.0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SEA | 14 | 4 | 29 | 366 | 12.6 | 50 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | SEA | 16 | 9 | 50 | 778 | 15.6 | 52 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 66 | 825 | 12.5 | 49 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 78 | 1,069 | 13.7 | 80 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | 16 | 15 | 94 | 1,128 | 12.0 | 59 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 16 | 16 | 75 | 991 | 13.2 | 54 | 8 | 2 | −8 | −4.0 | −3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 13 | 13 | 50 | 618 | 12.4 | 42 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 123 | 90 | 493 | 6,563 | 13.3 | 80 | 49 | 9 | 6 | 0.7 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 178 | 19.8 | 37 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
Doug Baldwin's Personal Life
Doug Baldwin has a video series on YouTube called "Fresh Files". In this series, he answers questions from fans. He also talks about what's happening in his life. He interviews other NFL players, like Russell Wilson and Richard Sherman.
In 2013, Baldwin carried the flag of the Philippines onto the field. He did this to honor victims of Typhoon Haiyan. His grandmother is from Tacloban City, Philippines.
Baldwin is a Christian. He often shares about his faith on his Twitter account. He also runs his own investment firm. He advises many organizations in the Seattle area.
Doug Baldwin's Community Service
On April 30, 2018, Baldwin received the Martin Luther King Jr. Medal of Distinguished Service. This award honors people who make a big difference in their communities.
After retiring from the NFL in 2019, Baldwin joined the board of Valor Worldwide. This company helps the military community. He is also the CEO of Vault89, a venture capital firm. He is working to build a Family First Community Center in Renton, Washington.
Baldwin helped start the Players Coalition. This group of NFL players works for criminal justice and education reform. Washington State Governor Jay Inslee also appointed Baldwin to a board. This board reviews criminal cases and makes recommendations for parole.
In September 2021, Baldwin became the CEO of Ventrk. This company creates software to help people live healthier lives.
In February 2023, Baldwin received the Paul G. Allen Humanitarian Award. This was for his ongoing good work in the Pacific Northwest.
See also
In Spanish: Doug Baldwin para niños
