The goal was for the New England Patriots to weaponize the offense through the 2024 NFL draft. At least on paper, they’ve managed to do exactly that with the team drafting UCF wide receiver Javon Baker in the fourth round, a day after taking Washington wideout Ja’Lynn Polk in the second.
Baker doesn’t boast high-end straight-line speed, which is clear from his 4.54 40-yard dash time. But he is deceptively quick and has a knack for getting behind defenses.
He spent his first two seasons playing under legendary coach Nick Saban at the University of Alabama, but then he took his talents to UCF, where he had a career-season in 2023.