Patriots Sign Fourth-Round WR Javon Baker

Originally posted on NFLTradeRumors.co
By Jonathan Comeaux | Last updated 5/24/24

The New England Patriots announced they signed fourth-round WR Javon Baker to a rookie contract on Friday.

Patriots sign 2024 fourth-round draft pick WR Javon Baker: https://t.co/UdyZImko9S pic.twitter.com/6JKRkLefjz

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 24, 2024

New England has now signed four picks from the 2024 NFL Draft.

Round	Player	Pos.	Note
1	Drake Maye	QB
2	Ja’Lynn Polk	WR
3	Caedan Wallace	OT
4	Layden Robinson	OG
4	Javon Baker	WR	Signed
6	Marcellas Dial	CB	Signed
6	Joe Milton III	QB	Signed
7	Jaheim Bell	TE	Signed

Baker, 22, originally played at Alabama before transferring to Central Florida. He was named First-team All-Big 12 in 2023.

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compares him to Chargers WR Josh Palmer.

In two seasons with Alabama and two with Central Florida, Baker appeared in 48 games and made 24 starts. He caught 117 passes for 2,051 yards (17.5 YPC) and 13 touchdowns.

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