The New England Patriots have selected wide receiver Javon Baker from the University of Central Florida with the 110th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Baker spent his first two seasons at Alabama where he saw minimal playing time before transferring to UCF in 2022. In his two seasons at UCF, Baker caught 108 passes for 1,935 yards and 12 touchdowns and finished the 2023 season as a first team All-Big 12 Conference wide receiver.
At 6’1” and 208 lbs. he has the size to succeed on the outside in the NFL and has the downfield playmaking to match. He didn’t post the greatest 40-yard dash time at the combine with a 4.54 second time but he has a 37 inch vertical leap to make up for it. As Drake Maye’s new number one receiver, Baker has a huge opportunity to fantasy relevance tied to the rookie 3rd overall pick. You could see Baker get drafted as high as the early second round in rookie drafts and could create a fun best ball stack with his new quarterback.
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Wide Receiver Javon Baker is looking to continuing raising his stock at the NFL Combine.
Javon Baker has been a player on the rise since arriving at the NFL combine. The former UCF Knight measured in at 6′-1″ and 202lbs, and was able to lay down a respectable 4.54 40-yard dash. Baker had an impressive 7.93 RAS score, which will start making NFL General Managers and dynasty managers start drooling over his skill set.
Baker started breaking out in his final two seasons at UCF, after transferring from Alabama. Although he had four more receptions as a junior with 56, the talented wide receivers was able to illustrate his big play ability. Baker averaged 21.9 yards per reception, and totaled 1,109 yards receiving and seven touchdowns.
Look for Baker to continuing turn heads during the NFL Draft process. I believe Baker will be able raise his draft value and be a Day 2 pick in the NFL. If he lands in a great spot, dynasty managers would be wise to snatch him up in the second round of rookie drafts if he is still available when you are on the clock.
