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Baker Mayfield

Baker Reagan Mayfield is an American professional football quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), known for winning the 2017 Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma and being selected first overall in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Baker Mayfield is an American professional football quarterback in the NFL, best known for winning the 2017 Heisman Trophy and being the first overall pick in the 2018 draft. He currently starts for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

What it is

Baker Reagan Mayfield (born April 14, 1995, in Austin, Texas) is a quarterback who played college football at Texas Tech and Oklahoma. He won the Heisman Trophy in 2017 and was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Why it matters

Mayfield set an NFL rookie record for passing touchdowns in his first season and led the Browns to their first playoff win since 1994 in 2020. After stints with the Carolina Panthers and Los Angeles Rams, he revived his career with the Buccaneers, becoming their starter in 2023.

Key details

He has been married to Emily Mayfield since 2019, and the couple runs the Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation. As of May 2023, his net worth is estimated at about US$22 million. Canadian fans follow him through NFL broadcasts and fantasy football, though he has no direct Canada-based affiliation.

In short

  • Won the 2017 Heisman Trophy at Oklahoma.
  • First overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by Cleveland.
  • Set NFL rookie QB record for passing touchdowns.
  • Current starting QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since 2023.
Canadian angle

Mayfield is a prominent NFL quarterback followed by Canadian football fans through NFL coverage, fantasy football, and international broadcasts, but he does not have a specific Canada-based affiliation in the available sources.

Quick questions

Who is Baker Mayfield?
An NFL quarterback who has played for the Browns, Panthers, Rams, and Buccaneers. He won the 2017 Heisman and was the 2018 draft's first overall pick.
What team does Baker Mayfield play for?
He plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Is Baker Mayfield married?
Yes, to Emily Mayfield since 2019.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_Mayfield
    Supports: Career timeline, rookie record, Browns tenure, 2020 season, departures in 2022.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/3052587/baker-mayfield
    Supports: Date of birth, age, current team, position, draft information.
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — https://www.buccaneers.com/team/players-roster/baker-mayfield/career
    Supports: Current team, career totals, active status, marriage mention via foundation.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8272281/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, spouse, marriage date, child, college and draft details.
  5. PlayerProfiler — https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/baker-mayfield/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, high school, and 2023 performance notes.
  6. Baker & Emily Mayfield Foundation — https://www.bemayfield.org/about
    Supports: Marriage, foundation involvement, college and NFL background.
  7. Sportskeeda — https://www.sportskeeda.com/nfl/baker-mayfield
    Supports: Net worth estimate reported in May 2023.
  8. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/baker-mayfield.html
    Supports: Age and family details, though less authoritative than ESPN/IMDb.