Baker played college football at Boise State where he was a 3-year stater. He finished his career with 100 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 13 TFLs. As part of the 2007 Boise State recruiting class, they accumulated a record of 50-3 and are considered the "Winningest Class in NCAA History." Baker received his bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management.[1]
After being signed by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League in 2012, he was subsequently cut as the Vikings reduced their roster to 53 players.[2] He was added to the practice squad the next day, where he spent the remainder of the 2012 season.[3] In 2013, Baker made the 53-man roster, and played in 5 games for the Vikings, contributing 2 tackles and 2 assisted tackles. In his two seasons with the Vikings, Baker primarily contributed on special teams and as a backup defensive tackle.
