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Donnell Baker

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Donnell Baker
No. 83
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.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Baker (LA)
College:Southern
NFL draft:1996 / round: 7 / pick: 217
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Donnell Keith Baker (December 21, 1973 – February 5, 2020[2]) 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

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Carolina Panthers

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Baker was selected 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

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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

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  1. ^ Rams, 1998 Media Guide. p. 120. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ^ Ewing, Zach (February 10, 2020). "Former Southern football standout Donnell Baker dies at age 46". The Advocate. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Donnell Baker NFL Stats and Bio". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved June 19, 2023.
  4. ^ "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  5. ^ Wiseman, Steve (August 26, 1996). "Carolina cuts seven players". Herald-Journal. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  6. ^ "Donnell Baker, WR at NFL.com". NFL.com.
  7. ^ "Buffalo Bills". Orlando Sentinel. August 25, 1998. Retrieved September 30, 2015.