The New England Patriots selected wide receiver Javon Baker from the University of Central Florida with the 110th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Baker, who stands 6-foot-1 and weighs 202 pounds, played 48 games at UCF, starting 24 of them. He made 117 receptions for 2,051 yards and 13 touchdowns. Notably, Baker had five catches of over 50 yards in 2023 and led all draft-eligible wide receivers with an average of 21.9 yards per reception. However, he also had 14 drops over the last two seasons. The Patriots have focused heavily on offense in this draft, selecting Baker as their fifth offensive player and the second wide receiver, aiming to bolster their receiving corps and provide additional targets for quarterback Drake Maye. This selection aligns with Eliot Wolf's draft strategy to 'weaponize the offense'.
Patriots add WR Javon Baker from UC with pick 110 https://t.co/2lECNsaz2y
Patriots take another WR UCF’s Javon Baker at 110. Gotta respect how Patriots were clear about draft plan — Eliot Wolf’s mantra “weaponize the offense” — 1st 5 picks all offense. Bottom-3 last year. QB Drake Maye WR Ja’Lynn Polk T Caedan Wallace G Layden Robinson WR Javon Baker
Patriots make it 5-for-5 picks on offense, selecting UCF WR Javon Baker 👀 Another weapon for Drake Maye. https://t.co/ngfDSzNL5c
Javon Baker has legit upside to emerge as the Patriots next WR1 and could be a fantasy sleeper this year 👀 https://t.co/jZk0otcWHc
The New England Patriots have selected WR Javon Baker. https://t.co/hvyNCIWtKb
Patriots are drafting UCF WR Javon Baker, per @Schultz_Report Second WR taken this draft by New England 🔥 https://t.co/y3R7HiShmX
The Patriots select Central Florida WR Javon Baker with their additional fourth-round pick (No. 110): 🏈 6-foot-1, 202 pounds 🏈 48 games, 24 starts 🏈 117 catches, 2,051 yards, 13 TDs 🏈 5 catches of 50+ yards in 2023 🏈14 drops over last 2 seasons
New #Patriots WR Javon Baker: 🏈6-1, 202 🏈Ran 4.54, hit 37-inch vertical jump 🏈Downfield target and physical yards-after-catch threat (21.2 yards per catch last season) 🏈Raw Alabama transfer who must eliminate drops, but paces routes well and has great body control https://t.co/lOrmduRSC0
#Patriots stay on offense with 2nd pick in the 4th round - @UCF_Football WR Javon Baker @wbz https://t.co/TgzxvETmLg
Patriots select UCF WR Javon Baker with No. 110 overall pick of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/f9raVuS2VK
#Patriots wisely double up at WR by now adding Javon Baker (78th overall on my board) Consistent deep threat despite not being a sub 4.5 forty runner Body control, tracking, understands positioning in contested situations I saw him as a future no. 3
Patriots are doing it They're drafting UCF WR Javon Baker with pick 110.
Javon Baker: 21.9 yards per reception in 2023, 1st among all draft eligible WRs 🔥 https://t.co/ej6sQrtqLy
UCF ➡️ New England Patriots got a steal in Javon Baker! @Javondbaker1 | #NFLDraft | @Patriots https://t.co/HLdJLz2iUt
#Patriots draft Central Florida wide receiver Javon Baker
BREAKING: The #Patriots are drafting WR Javon Baker with pick 110 https://t.co/3eKIEfintP
The Patriots selected UCF WR Javon Baker 110th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft.
UCF WR Javon Baker to the #Patriots.