Kawaan LaAndrae Baker (born August 24, 1998) is an American professional

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. He played

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and was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the

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Early life

Baker was born on August 24, 1998, in

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, to Larry and Crystal Upshaw.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints (first stint)

Baker was selected by the

in the seventh round, 255th overall, of the

. He signed his four-year rookie contract with New Orleans on June 8, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the

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. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 11, 2022. On August 2, 2022, Baker was suspended for the first six games of the regular season. He was waived on October 17.

Green Bay Packers

On October 19, 2022, Baker was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was released on November 8.

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 30, 2022, Baker was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on December 6.

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On December 27, 2022, Baker was signed to the Saints practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 26, 2023. Brown was waived on August 29.

New England Patriots

On February 6, 2024, Baker signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was waived on August 26.

San Antonio Brahmas

On March 8, 2025, Baker signed with the

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of the United Football League (UFL).

References

External links

South Alabama Jaguars bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Kawaan Living people New Orleans Saints players 1998 births Players of American football from Atlanta South Alabama Jaguars football players American football wide receivers Green Bay Packers players Philadelphia Eagles players New England Patriots players