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  One way or another, Kawaan Baker was going to wind up with the New Orleans Saints. The former South Alabama wide receiver was selected in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft on Saturday night, going with the No. 255 overall pick. Had he not been drafted, he was planning on signing with the Saints as an undrafted free agent. "I was on the phone with them, getting a contract over and everything," Baker said. "They put in a call again, and (Saints head coach) Sean Payton was on the phone saying he's got some good news. From there, it was up." The 6-foot-1, 210-pound Baker was a three-year starter at South Alabama, finishing his career with 126 receptions for 1,829 yards and 16 touchdowns. His yardage total is a program record, while the receptions rank second and touchdowns tied for first.

He is just the second South Alabama player drafted by an NFL team in the program's 12-year history, and the first in four years. Tight end Gerald Everett was chosen by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round (No. 44 overall) in 2017. "I am very aware of that," Baker said. "For the Saints to give me the opportunity, it's a blessing. I'm just going to give it up to God and make the most of it." - Birmingham News


rSr/2021 WR Kawaan BakerSouth Alabama
News Source: Birmingham News



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