Donnell Baker
American football player (1973–2020)
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Donnell Keith Baker (December 21, 1973 – February 5, 2020[1]) 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]
PositionWide receiver
BornDecember 21, 1973
San Francisco, California, U.S.
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2020 (aged 46)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| No. 84 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 21, 1973 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 5, 2020 (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 Oaks[1] |
| College | Southern |
| NFL draft | 1996: 7th round, 217th overall pick |
| Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
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]
