After using the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on quarterback Drake Maye, the New England Patriots tried to surround him with some weapons. One was second-round wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, the other was fourth-round pick Javon Baker.
Polk’s first year as a Patriots was quiet, and yet he still managed to outperform Baker — a player who already finds himself under some pressure entering his sophomore campaign.
Hard facts
Name: Javon Baker
Position: Wide receiver
Jersey number: 6
Opening day age: 23 (2/18/2002)
Measurements: 6’1 1/4”, 202 lbs, 78 1/4” wingspan, 32 1/4” arm length, 9 5/8” hand size, 4.