2012 Scouting Report: Edwin Baker, RB, MSU
By Editorial Staff
This is our Edwin Baker Scouting report. Baker is a running back for the Michigan State Spartans. Baker could return for another season of college football. For all of our other scouting reports click here
Measurables
5’8” 204 pounds, 29 5/8arms, 8 1/8 inch hands
4.53 forty yard dash, 20 bench press reps, 35 inch vertical, 111 inch broad jump, 7.27 three cone drill, 4.31 20 yard shuttle
Stats
2011 Season:
| G | Att | Yards | Avg. | TD | Att/G | Yards/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 170 | 665 | 3.91 | 5 | 12.14 | 47.50 |
| G | Rec. | Yards | Avg. | TD | Rec./G | Yards/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 5 | 60 | 12.00 | 1 | 0.4 | 4.3 |
Pros:
Great Compact Build
Has decent breakaway speed
Runs with power
Gets stronger throughout the game
Good locker room leadership
Fairly productive
can break tackles
Cons:
Does not create his own yardage
Not a factor in the passing game
Is tentative behind the line of scrimmage
Has a slight fumbling issue
Player Comparison: Ryan Grant
Round Projection: 6th Round or later
Summary:
As long as Edwin Baker has been at MSU he has been in a rotation. After his Sophomore year many felt he would take the next step forward. He has done the opposite. While he is blessed with power and speed he is far too often too tentative and does not always hit the hole with power. Because of that, as well as his lack of blocking and pass catching, he is still in a rotation. He will need to come back for his senior season and work on his craft. If he does he is a capable rotation running back who has good breakaway speed.
NFLmocks preseason bio
Very compact running back with a low center of gravity who rarely goes down on first contact. Is one of the more punishing runners in a very talented group at MSU, and is a guy who can make people miss in the open field. Not overly speedy, but he has a nose for the end zone. Averaged nearly 6 yards per carry last season as the Spartans’ primary back, and had 1,201 yards rushing to go along with 13 touchdowns on the ground. Only the sixth runner in school history to get over 1,000 yards in a single season. Was named first team All Big Ten by the media, honorable mention by the coaches, and 2nd team by Phil Steele. I am not so sure he will leave early this season, but it’s possible because MSU’s backfield could get crowded. Baker really stands out because of his ability in between the tackles, but you would like to see him get better in the passing game.
Video
Edwin Baker vs Norte Dame (2010) (Mockdraftclub on youtube)