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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1973-12-21)December 21, 1973 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 2020(2020-02-05) (aged 46) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Baton Rouge (LA) Glen Oaks1 |
| College | Southern |
| NFL draft | 1996: 7th round, 217th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Donnell Keith Baker (December 21, 1973 – February 5, 20201) was an American professional football wide receiver who played for the Carolina Panthers and St. Louis Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern University.3
Professional career
Carolina Panthers
Baker was selected in the seventh round by the Carolina Panthers with the 217th pick in the 1996 NFL draft.4 He was released by the Panthers on August 25, 1996.5
St. Louis Rams
Baker was a member of the St. Louis Rams from 1996 to 1998.6 He was released by the Rams on August 24, 1998.7
References
References
- Ewing, Zach (February 10, 2020). "Former Southern football standout Donnell Baker dies at age 46". The Advocate. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
- Rams, 1998 Media Guide. p. 120. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- "Donnell Baker NFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
- "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- Wiseman, Steve (August 26, 1996). "Carolina cuts seven players". Herald-Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
- "Donnell Baker, WR at NFL.com". NFL.com.
- "Buffalo Bills". Orlando Sentinel. August 25, 1998. Retrieved September 30, 2015.