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17 Damion Baker

  • Class Senior
  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 190
  • Hometown St. Louis, Mo.
  • High School Christian Brothers

Biography

AS A SENIOR IN 2018:
• Started 10 games at cornerback.
• Totaled 33 tackles on the season with 26 solo stops and two tackles for loss.
• Ranked third on the team with five pass breakups.
• Tied for the team lead with a season-best eight tackles against Bucknell.
• Recorded six tackles with two tackles for loss and a pass breakup against Dartmouth.
• Finished with three tackles and three pass breakups in the victory over Lehigh.
• Made five tackles at Boston College.
• Had four tackles at Colgate.

AS A JUNIOR IN 2017:
• Appeared in all 11 games at cornerback, starting five times.
• Ranked sixth on the team with 39 tackles, including three tackles for loss and 32 solo stops.
• Also recorded four pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
• Posted a season-high seven tackles and a pass breakup at Fordham.
• Recorded five solo tackles with three tackles for loss at Lehigh.
• Made five total tackles in the Dartmouth game.
• Had three tackles and a fumble recovery in the win over No. 9 New Hampshire.

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2016:
• Played in 10 games at cornerback with three starts.
• Recorded 15 tackles on the year, in addition to posting four pass breakups, an interception and a tackle for loss.
• Had a season-high four solo tackles and a pass breakup in the victory at Lafayette.
• Totaled three tackles in the win at Morgan State, with a tackle for loss.
• Posted three tackles, an interception and a pass breakup in the victory over Harvard.
• Made a pair of solo tackles against Lehigh.

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2015:
• Saw action in 10 games at cornerback, starting once.
• Also a significant contributor on special teams.
• Totaled 11 tackles on the season, to go along with an interception, a fumble recovery and two pass breakups.
• Recorded two tackles, an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup against Bryant in his first career start.
• Made a season-high three tackles in the victory at Bucknell.
• Had two tackles against both Lehigh and Towson.
• Made a tackle and broke up a pass in the win over Georgetown.

HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played for head coach Scott Pingel at Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, Mo.
• Served as team captain in senior season.
• Selected to play in the 2014 Blue-Grey All-American Bowl in Arlington, Texas.
• Helped lead team to a perfect 14-0 record and a state championship during his senior year.
• Earned second team All-State honors as a senior.
• A two-time All-Conference and All-District selection.
• Also lettered in track and field as a sprinter.

PERSONAL:
• Son of Annamarie and Henry (deceased) Baker.
• Has two brothers (DeVon and Damond).
• Majoring in Psychology.

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Historical Player Information

  • 17

    2015Freshman

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 195 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2016Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 191 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2017Junior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 197 lbs
    17
  • 17

    2018Senior

    Defensive Back
    5'11" 190 lbs
    17
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