The St. Louis Battlehawks have officially added one of their UFL College Draft picks. WR Jelani Baker out of Limestone signed his Letter Of Intent late last week, and will join the Battlehawks this upcoming Training Camp in the UFL.
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— UFL Communications Department (@UFL_PR) August 9, 2024
Baker is an intriguing prospect, one that could prove to fit right into Bruce Gradkowski’s offense in St. Louis. He’s 6’1” 195 lbs., and runs a 4.42 40 yard dash.
Jelani played at Limestone University for his final two collegiate seasons, racking up 1,681 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. He earned All-Conference honors twice.
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2022-2023
2x All Conference
#7 In The Nation For Receiving Yards and Touchdowns
#1 In Conference for Yards and TD’s
Multiple Records Broken
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In addition to his success as a wideout, Jelani Baker also can make an impact on special teams. He recorded 656 return yards on kickoffs at Limestone, including a 95 yard touchdown return in 2022.
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This led to a Rookie Mini-Camp stint with the Baltimore Ravens, and Jelani was signed with the team for a short time as an UDFA. He was released in May.
Per today’s NFL Transaction Report, the Ravens signed QB Emory Jones (UCinn) and DE CJ Ravenell and waived WR Jelani Baker and DT Tre’Darious Colbert (Maryland).
— Brian McFarland (@RavensSalaryCap) May 6, 2024
After being selected by Dave Boller and the St. Louis Battlehawks, Baker now has made the decision to jump to the UFL for the 2025 season. There is an opt-out in the LOI for NFL opportunities, though, until December 31st of this year.
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