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Rushawn Baker
Montreal Alouettes
PositionRunning back
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (2003-04-17) April 17, 2003 (age 23)
Farmington, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High schoolVictor (Victor, New York)
CollegeBucknell (2021–2023)
Elon (2024)
NFL draft2025 (undrafted)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Rushawn Rolando Baker (born April 17, 2003) is an American professional football running back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for Bucknell and Elon. Baker has also been a member of the New York Giants and New England Patriots.

College career

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Baker played college football for Bucknell from 2021 to 2023 and Elon in 2024.[1] He played in 30 games for Bucknell, rushing for 1,359 yards and 15 touchdowns.[2] For his senior year, Baker transferred to Elon, where in 12 games, he rushed for 859 yards and nine touchdowns.[3] He earned an All-CAA honorable mention after finishing the season with 583 rushing yards in the last four games.[4][5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		218 lb
(99 kg)		32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.52 s1.52 s2.56 s4.51 s7.07 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day[6]

New York Giants

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After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Baker signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent.[7] He was released as waived/injured on August 4, 2025.[8]

New England Patriots

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On October 28, 2025, Baker was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[9] He was released on November 28.[10]

Edmonton Elks

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On April 24, 2026, Baker signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[11] He was released on May 31 as part of final roster cuts.[12]

Montreal Alouettes

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On July 13, 2026, Baker signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[13]

Career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GPGS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD
2021 Bucknell 10 2 63 235 3.7 1 2 11 5.5 0
2022Bucknell 117 154 646 4.2 7 14 66 4.7 2
2023Bucknell 94 118 478 4.1 7 10 99 9.9 0
2024Elon 125 183 859 4.7 9 8 48 6.0 0
Career4218 518 2,218 52.8 24 34 224 6.6 2

References

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  1. ↑ "Rushawn Baker (RB): Bio, News, Stats & more". New England Patriots. Retrieved November 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Rushawn Baker - Football". Bucknell University Athletics. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Rushawn Baker Football Statistics". FootballDB.com. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Rushawn Baker - Football". Elon University Athletics. Retrieved November 14, 2025.
  5. ↑ Washburn, Rob. "Monmouth's Robertson, UNH's Silver Headline 2024 CAA Football All-Conference Awards". caasports.com. Retrieved November 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ "Rushawn Baker College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ Slaughter, Marquel (April 27, 2025). "Three former Section V stars earn a shot at making NFL rosters: The details". Democrat and Chronicle. Retrieved November 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  8. ↑ Salomone, Dan (August 4, 2025). "Giants sign RB Jonathan Ward, LB K.J. Cloyd; LB Ty Summers, RB Rushawn Baker injured". New York Giants. Retrieved November 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  9. ↑ Thomas, Oliver (October 28, 2025). "Patriots sign running backs Jonathan Ward, Rushawn Baker to practice squad". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved November 14, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Edmonton Elks sign Elon running back Rushawn Baker, one other". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  12. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Edmonton Elks release WR Justin McGriff, 19 others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes sign Elon standout Rushawn Baker". 3DownNation.com. Retrieved July 15, 2026.
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