Budda Baker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: November 24, 2025

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 standout player, Baker has earned recognition as a seven-time Pro Bowler and four-time All-Pro, solidifying his reputation as one of the league's top safeties.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2014: Freshman Season at Washington

In 2014, as a true freshman at Washington, Budda Baker started all 14 games, recording 80 tackles, one interception, and one sack. He was named a Freshman All-American by USA Today.

2015: Sophomore Season at Washington

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. He was named a first-team all-American by The Sporting News and the Football Writers Association of America, and a second-team all-American by the American Football Coaches Association and The Associated Press.

December 19, 2017: Named to 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 2017, Budda Baker finished his rookie season with 74 combined tackles and seven pass deflections. He was named to the Pro Bowl and earned first team All-Pro honors, and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

October 19, 2020: First Career Interception and NFC Defensive Player of the Week

On October 19, 2020, Budda Baker recorded his first career interception and forced a fumble during a victory against the Dallas Cowboys. He was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week.

2020: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2019, Budda Baker led the NFL in solo tackles and was named to his second Pro Bowl. He was ranked 97th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2020.

2021: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2020, Budda Baker finished the season with 118 combined tackles, six pass deflections, two interceptions, and two sacks. He earned his third Pro Bowl and second first team All-Pro nomination. He was ranked 19th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2021.

2022: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2021, Budda Baker started all 17 games, finishing with 98 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, a career-high three interceptions, and two sacks. He earned a fourth Pro Bowl nomination. He was ranked 67th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2023: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2022, Budda Baker finished with 111 combined tackles, two interceptions, seven passes defended, and one forced fumble. He earned his fifth nomination to the Pro Bowl. He was ranked 73rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2023.

December 8, 2024: Career-High Tackles Against Seahawks

On December 8, 2024, Budda Baker recorded a career-high 18 combined tackles (eight solo) during the Cardinals' 18–30 loss against the Seattle Seahawks.

2024: Ranked in NFL Top 100

In 2023, Budda Baker finished the NFL season with 87 combined tackles in 12 games. He earned a sixth Pro Bowl nomination and was ranked 89th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2024.