Billy Baber
American football player (born 1979)
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William Franklin Baber (born January 17, 1979)[2] is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for four total seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||||
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| Born | January 17, 1979 Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College | Virginia | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2001: 5th round, 141st overall pick | ||||||||||
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College career
After playing prep football at Western Albemarle High School, Baber played collegiate for the nearby Virginia Cavaliers.
Professional career
He was selected in the fifth round with the 141st overall pick of the 2001 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[3] Baber played in just one game during his rookie season. In 2002, he started 2 of the 12 games that he played in, recording 2 receptions for ten yards and 1 touchdown. The following year, he played all 16 games but made just one reception for 20 yards.[2] In November 2004, the Chiefs waived Baber.[4] The San Diego Chargers acquired him,[5] but he did not see action. Finally, he played his last game, in 2004, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 1 reception for 7 yards.[2]