History of Deandre Baker in Timeline

Deandre Lamar Baker is an American football cornerback currently playing for the DC Defenders in the UFL. His professional career includes being drafted by the New York Giants in 2019, followed by a brief stint with the Kansas City Chiefs. Baker's time with the Giants ended controversially after a year due to armed robbery accusations, which were later dismissed. Before turning pro, he played college football at the University of Georgia.

September 4, 1997: Birth of Deandre Baker

Deandre Lamar Baker was born on September 4, 1997.

2015: Freshman Year at Georgia

Deandre Baker began his college football career at the University of Georgia in 2015.

2016: Injuries at Georgia

During the 2016 season, Baker faced setbacks due to injuries sustained in games against Vanderbilt and Georgia Tech.

2017: Named to All-SEC Team

Baker's performance in 2017 earned him recognition as a Second-team All-Southeastern Conference player.

2018: Decision to Return to Georgia

Baker contemplated entering the 2018 NFL Draft but opted to play his senior year at Georgia.

2018: Stellar Senior Season and Accolades

Deandre Baker excelled in his senior year (2018), ranking among the top cornerbacks in college football and earning consensus All-American honors and the prestigious Jim Thorpe Award.

2019: Top NFL Draft Prospect

Baker's exceptional college career established him as a highly sought-after cornerback prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft.

2019: Drafted by the New York Giants

In 2019, Deandre Baker was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the NFL Draft.

May 14, 2020: Warrant Issued for Armed Robbery and Assault

A warrant for Deandre Baker's arrest was issued on May 14, 2020, on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault with a firearm, along with Quinton Dunbar.

May 2020: Arrest and Robbery Charges

In May 2020, Baker faced serious legal trouble when a warrant was issued for his arrest on charges of armed robbery and aggravated assault with a firearm.

July 27, 2020: Placed on Commissioner's Exempt List

Following an arrest in May 2020, Deandre Baker was placed on the commissioner's exempt list on July 27, 2020.

August 7, 2020: Charged with Robbery

On August 7, 2020, Baker faced formal charges of robbery with a firearm.

September 8, 2020: Waived by the Giants

The New York Giants waived Deandre Baker on September 8, 2020.

November 16, 2020: Charges Dropped

The robbery charges against Deandre Baker were dropped on November 16, 2020.

November 19, 2020: Signed to Kansas City Chiefs Practice Squad

On November 19, 2020, Baker joined the Kansas City Chiefs as a member of their practice squad.

January 2, 2021: Elevated to Active Roster, Season Debut, and Injury

Baker was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster for three games in late December 2020 and early January 2021. However, in his debut game against the Los Angeles Chargers, he suffered a season-ending femur fracture on a non-contact play. Notably, he also recorded his first career sack on Justin Herbert during the game.