Billy Baber
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 17, 1979 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Charlottesville, Virginia | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Virginia | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 141 | ||||||||||
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William Franklin "Bill" Baber (born January 17, 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia)[1] is a former tight end in the National Football League who played on 3 rosters in 4 seasons.
Collegiate career
After playing prep football at Western Albemarle High School, Baber played collegiate for the nearby Virginia Cavaliers.
Pro career
He was selected in the 5th round 141st overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[1] Baber played in just one game during his rookie season. In 2002, he started 2 of the 12 games that he played in, recording 2 receptions for ten yards and 1 touchdown. The following year, he played all 16 games but made just one reception for 20 yards.[1] In November 2004, the Chiefs waived Baber.[2] The San Diego Chargers acquired him,[3] but he did not see action. Finally, he played his last game, in 2004, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 1 reception for 7 yards.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Bill Baber". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ↑ "Chargers sign Baber". Lodi News-Sentinel. Associated Press. 2004-11-11. Retrieved 2011-03-05.
- ↑ "Edwards Is Released by the Dolphins". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. 2004-11-11. Retrieved 2011-03-05.