Recent Edwin Baker Notes
Edwin Baker
strengths
Has a smaller, compact build with adequate thickness throughout his frame. Has shifty footwork with the natural burst and lateral quickness to make defenders miss and turn upfield in a hurry -- tough to tackle in space. Possesses agile feet with the patience, balance and vision to sidestep and elude defenders -- nice job following his blocks and working well in tight areas. Physical at the point of attack and keeps his feet moving through contact to fight and squirm through tackles. Was productive in East Lansing, finishing third in the Big Ten in rushing in 2010, and is a confident and ambitious player.
nfl comparison
Javon Ringer, Tennessee Titans
weaknesses
Lacks elite size for the position and looks maxed out physically -- also carries some durability concerns. Has short legs with only average top-end speed and can be caught from behind. Not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. Lacks the natural power to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact. An inconsistent receiver out of the backfield with suspect concentration and limited experience (only 15 receptions in his MSU career). Needs extensive work as a blocker in the backfield, struggling in pass pro. Also has ball security questions with some costly fumbles over his career. Wasn't nearly as effective in 2011, sharing the running back duties with Le'Veon Bell this past season and struggled to match his production from 2010 -- only one 100+ yd game as a junior after five such performances last year.
Selected to play in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, but sat out the game with a knee injury
named to PrepStar's Dream Team
also earned All-America honors from Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report and SuperPrep
rated among the nation's top prospects by MaxPreps.com (No. 31), Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report (No. 35), PrepStar (No. 42), Rivals.com (No. 57), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 95) and ESPNU (No. 113)
ranked among the nation's top running backs by Tom Lemming (No. 5), Max Emfinger Recruiting (No. 5), Rivals.com (No. 6), Scouts, Inc. (No. 11), CollegeFootballNews.com (No. 11), SuperPrep (No. 15) and Scout.com (No. 20)
listed among the Midwest's top seniors by SuperPrep (No. 15)
rated among the state's top prospects by Rivals.com (No. 2), Lansing State Journal (No. 3), The Detroit News (No. 4) and Detroit Free Press (No. 7)
played for Coach Tim Hopkins at Oak Park (Mich.) High School
carried 77 times for 863 yards (11.2 avg.) as a senior despite missing four games with a hyper-extended knee
ran for 236 yards vs. Southfield Lathrup
gained a career-best 462 yards vs. Royal Oak
rushed 113 times for 1,295 yards (11.5 avg.) and eight touchdowns as a junior
recorded four 200-yard rushing games in 2007, including a season-high 280 yards and two TDs on 29 attempts vs. West Bloomfield
picked up 230 yards and scored twice on 15 carries vs. Troy, including an 81-yard TD run.
Son of Edwin McDonald and Dashia Baker
born June 1, 1991
majoring in interdisciplinary studies in social science - human capital and society.
Physical Attributes:
Proj Rd: | 4-5 |
Height: | 5-08 |
Weight: | 204.0 |
Forty: | 4.43 |
Arm: | 29 5/8 |
Hand: | 8 1/8 |
Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
Cone: | 7.25 |
Bench: | -- |
Shuttle: | -- |
10: | 1.58 |
20: | 2.57 |
40: | 4.43 |
BJ: | 09'11" |
VJ: | -- |
Combine Results:
Cone: | 7.27 |
Bench: | 20.0 |
Shuttle: | 4.31 |
10: | 1.62 |
20: | 2.6 |
40: | 4.44 |
BJ: | 09'03" |
VJ: | 35.0 |