Rushawn Baker
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Career Summary
College running back who pursued NFL and CFL opportunities.
Rushawn Baker played at Bucknell and Elon before joining the Giants as an undrafted rookie in 2025. He later had a Patriots practice-squad stint, and Edmonton announced his signing in April 2026.
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Early Life
From Victor, New York.
Baker's Elon biography identifies his hometown as Victor, New York.
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High School
Captained Victor's team and earned regional honors.
Baker was a two-year captain at Victor High School and the 2021 Spring All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year. As a senior, he rushed for 1,173 yards and 19 touchdowns, helping Victor finish 6-1. He also lettered in track and field.
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College Career
Finished his college career with a productive season at Elon.
Baker played 30 games over three seasons at Bucknell, rushing for 1,359 yards and 15 touchdowns. At Elon in 2024, he played all 12 games with five starts and led the team with 859 rushing yards and nine touchdowns. He exceeded 100 rushing yards in each of his final four games.
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Path to the NFL
Signed with the Giants as a rookie free agent.
New York signed Baker out of Elon on May 9, 2025. The Giants' rookie announcement listed the running back at 6 feet and 225 pounds.
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NFL Career
Had 2025 opportunities with the Giants and Patriots.
The Patriots' signing announcement records Baker's May 9, 2025 entry with the Giants and his August 12 release. New England signed him to its practice squad on October 28 and released him from that squad on November 28.
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Career Accomplishments
Earned All-CAA recognition during his Elon season.
Baker received honorable mention All-CAA honors in 2024 after leading Elon in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns.
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31448, 00-0040455, 2003-04-17, Rushawn Baker, Rushawn, Baker
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