Billy Baber

William Franklin Baber (born January 17, 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia)[1] is a former tight end in the National Football League (NFL) who played on 3 rosters in 4 seasons.

Billy Baber
No. 45, 44
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1979-01-17) January 17, 1979
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
College:Virginia
NFL Draft:2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 141
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Yards:37
Average:9.2
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

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 fifth round with the 141st overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.[2] 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.[3] The San Diego Chargers acquired him,[4] 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. "Bill Baber". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
  2. "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  3. "Chargers sign Baber". Lodi News-Sentinel. Associated Press. November 11, 2004. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
  4. "Edwards Is Released by the Dolphins". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. November 11, 2004. Retrieved March 5, 2011.
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