Daylen Baldwin

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Daylen Baldwin
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Baldwin in 2021
No. 85 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-24) November 24, 1999 (age 24)
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: Farmington (MI)
Waterford Mott (MI)
College:
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:25
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Daylen Baldwin (born November 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Morgan State, Jackson State, and Michigan.

Contents

High school and recruiting

Baldwin played high school football at Farmington High School and Waterford Mott High School. [1]

College career

Baldwin began his college football career at Morgan State. As a freshman in 2017, he appeared in 11 games and caught 16 passes for 181 receiving yards and one touchdown. As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games and caught 14 passes for 152 receiving yards and one touchdown.

He transferred to Jackson State in 2019 and redshirted during the 2019 season. He appeared in six games for Jackson State during its spring 2021 season and led the Southwestern Athletic Conference with 27 receptions for 540 yards (90 yards per game) and seven touchdowns. [1] [2]

After a strong showing in the spring season, Baldwin was recruited as a graduate transfer by Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan. [3] He chose Michigan. [2] [4] [5]

In Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan, Baldwin had a 69-yard touchdown reception from J. J. McCarthy. [6] He added a 56-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin on October 2. [7] On January 5, 2022, Baldwin declared for the 2022 NFL Draft. [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+7⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		218 lb
(99 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.71 s1.63 s2.68 s4.44 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		16 reps
All values from Pro Day [9]

Cleveland Browns

On August 3, 2022, Baldwin signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent. [10] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022. [11] He was signed to the Browns' practice squad the next day on August 31, 2022. [12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. [13] He was waived on August 4, 2023. [14]

Minnesota Vikings

On November 22, 2023, Baldwin signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [15] He was released on December 12. [16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2024. [17]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Daylen Baldwin". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  2. 1 2 McMann, Aaron (June 30, 2021). "WR Daylen Baldwin grew up an Ohio State fan. Now he's headed to Michigan". Mlive.com . Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ Dash, Daniel (September 14, 2021). "At Michigan, Daylen Baldwin stays true to his process". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ McMann, Aaron (August 12, 2021). "Transfer WR Daylen Baldwin fits in early at Michigan". Mlive.com . Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ Sang, Orion (June 14, 2021). "Former Jackson State WR Daylen Baldwin commits to Michigan football as grad transfer". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ Chengelis, Angelique S. (September 15, 2021). "UM transfer receiver Daylen Baldwin shows he's set to step in and contribute". The Detroit News. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ "No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2021. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ Simmons, Jonathon (January 5, 2022). "Michigan WR Daylen Baldwin declares for the NFL Draft". Maize n Brew. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Daylen Baldwin College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. ↑ Alper, Josh (August 3, 2022). "Browns sign Daylen Baldwin, waive Nate Meadors". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  11. ↑ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Browns claim QB Kellen Mond, announce 12 practice squad members". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 31, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Browns sign 10 players to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Browns make roster moves - Aug. 4". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 4, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  15. ↑ Petes, Craig. "Vikings Sign WR Daylen Baldwin to Practice Squad". Vikings.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  16. ↑ Forness, Tyler. "Vikings release WR from practice squad". Vikings Wire. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Vikings sign WR Daylen Baldwin to futures contract". Vikings Wire. USA Today. January 16, 2024.
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