The New England Patriots selected former UCF wide receiver Javon Baker in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft. In a recent YouTube vlog series, Baker posted a video of his phone call from the Patriots on Day 3 of the draft.
It was an emotional moment for a player who had a tremendous run at UCF to earn an opportunity at the next level. He is coming off a season that saw him record 52 catches for 1,139 yards and seven touchdowns.
He was even named a First-Team All-Big 12 wideout for his efforts.
The first-year receiver will be tasked with helping to revitalize a Patriots offense that has struggled over the past couple of seasons. There’s hope that his explosive potential on the outside helps lead to a far more successful offense for the Patriots in 2024.
“It took too long,” Baker said, when speaking with Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt.
The moment when Javon Baker was told that he was going to be drafted by the #Patriots with their fourth-round pick.
The first three rounds were torture for Baker and his family, watching other WRs get picked ahead of him. But finally, he got the call.
(YT: Javon VON Baker) pic.twitter.com/5cBlj0BUzB
— The Sports Fellow (@SportsFellow_) July 1, 2024
Baker’s role on offense will be something to keep an eye on right out of the gates. How much playing time will he get initially, and how involved will he be as a playmaker?
After being drafted, he made the famous claim that he’s so exciting on the football field that he makes “people in wheelchairs stand up.”
Now, it’s time to show it.