Bishard “Budda” Baker, a safety with the National Football League’s Arizona Cardinals, was born on January 10, 1996. In the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Cardinals selected him from Washington, where he played college football.
Where did Budda Baker go to college?
Budda Baker graduated from the University of Washington
Did Budda Baker play college football?
Yes, Baker started all 14 games as a true freshman at Washington in 2014, compiling 80 tackles, one interception, and one sack. Baker was recognized by USA Today as a Freshman All-American following his first season.
He started 12 of the 13 games he played in as a sophomore in 2015, and as a result of his 49 tackles and two interceptions, he was selected All-Pac-12. Prior to the 2016 season, Baker received the preseason All-American honor.
Following the 2016 campaign, Baker was chosen a first-team all-American by The Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America and a second-team all-American by the American Football Coaches Association and The Associated Press, earning him consensus all-American accolades.
