A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Budda Baker.
Budda Baker is a prominent American football safety currently playing for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL. He was drafted by the Cardinals in 2017 after playing college football at the University of Washington. A highly accomplished player, Baker has earned recognition as a seven-time Pro Bowler and a four-time All-Pro selection, highlighting his consistent excellence and impact on the field.
2015: All-Pac-12 Conference Selection
In 2015, as a sophomore, Budda Baker started 12 of 13 games and was named All-Pac-12 Conference after recording 49 tackles and two interceptions.
2016: All-American Honors
In 2016, Budda Baker earned consensus All-American honors following the season.
December 19, 2017: Selected for 2018 Pro Bowl
On December 19, 2017, Budda Baker was named to the 2018 Pro Bowl as a special teamer.
2018: Pro Bowl and All-Pro Honors
In 2018, Budda Baker's Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors as a rookie were recognized.
2019: Leads team in tackles, selected to Pro Bowl
In 2019, Budda Baker finished with a half-sack, 147 total tackles, six passes defended, and one forced fumble and was named to his second Pro Bowl.
2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2020, Budda Baker was ranked 97th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2021: Number change and Pro Bowl nomination
In 2021, Budda Baker changed his jersey number from 32 to 3 and earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.
2021: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2021, Budda Baker was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2022, Budda Baker was ranked 67th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2023, Budda Baker was ranked 73rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
2024: Ranked in NFL Top 100
In 2024, Budda Baker was ranked 89th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.