Budda Baker
28-Year-Old
2024 Defense Stats
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60
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0.0
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0
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
The biggest knock on Baker in recent seasons has been his inability to stay on the field, as he suffered a shoulder fracture that ended his 2022 season in Week 15 and a hamstring strain cost him five games last year and sent him to injured reserve. When he was on the field in 2023, Baker maintained his role as a mainstay in the defensive unit, which is notable given the overhaul of the coaching staff and the subsequent shift in roles for some of the team's key defensive players. The results on the field were mixed, as Baker delivered an impressive 7.25 tackles per game. On the other hand, he lost a significant amount of playmaking ability, failing to deliver a pass breakup in a season for the first time in his career and going an entire season without an interception for the first time since 2019 - potentially caused by the aforementioned hamstring issue he suffered in Week 2. Assuming there are no health issues in training camp, it's reasonable to project that Baker returns to his familiar playmaking form in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Active in loss
Baker recorded eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 34-13 loss to the Packers.
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The safety also played on every defensive snap for the fourth time in six games. Baker has 60 tackles (38 solo) on the year, tied for third most in the league.
The safety also played on every defensive snap for the fourth time in six games. Baker has 60 tackles (38 solo) on the year, tied for third most in the league.
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Measurables Review
How do Budda Baker's measurables compare to other safeties?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"Weight
195 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.45 secShuttle Time
4.08 secCone Drill
6.76 secVertical Jump
32.5 inBroad Jump
115 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Baker has racked up triple-digit tackles four times in the last five years, and the 27-year-old went looking for a contract extension this offseason, or a trade to a team that would give him one. New Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon appears to be preparing for the safety's departure by shifting Isaiah Simmons to the secondary, and the fight for snaps between Simmons, Baker and Jalen Thompson could end up hurting the fantasy value of all three. Until a reduced role actually materializes, though, Baker's speed and nose for the football make him an elite option.
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Logs 12 tackles vs. Niners
Baker tallied 12 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 24-23 win over the 49ers.
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Leads Cards with 14 tackles
Baker logged 14 tackles (10 solo) during Sunday's 42-14 loss to the Commanders.
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Full practice participant Thursday
Baker (quadriceps) was a full participant in Thursday's practice session.
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Nursing quadriceps injury
Baker (quadriceps) was limited during Wednesday's practice session, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.
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Posts another strong outing
Baker recorded eight tackles, all solo, including two for a loss and a pass defended in Sunday's 41-10 win over the Rams.
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Pressure in contract year
Nick Shook of NFL.com believes that 2024 will be a pivotal year for Baker as the safety seeks a large contract extension next offseason.
ANALYSIS
After being unable to reach a long-term deal with the Cardinals last offseason, Baker registered 87 tackles over 12 regular-season games in 2023. Despite not recording an interception and registering his lowest tackle count since his rookie year, Baker was named to his sixth Pro Bowl last season. The 2024 campaign is a contract year for the 28-year-old safety, and while the Cardinals should have enough cap space to pay the Washington product next offseason, Baker's production and health will be the main factors in how much he will ultimately sign for.
After being unable to reach a long-term deal with the Cardinals last offseason, Baker registered 87 tackles over 12 regular-season games in 2023. Despite not recording an interception and registering his lowest tackle count since his rookie year, Baker was named to his sixth Pro Bowl last season. The 2024 campaign is a contract year for the 28-year-old safety, and while the Cardinals should have enough cap space to pay the Washington product next offseason, Baker's production and health will be the main factors in how much he will ultimately sign for.