William Franklin Baber (born January 17, 1979 in Charlottesville, Virginia) is a former tight end in the National Football League (NFL) who played on 3 rosters in 4 seasons.

Collegiate career

After playing prep football at Western Albemarle High School, Baber played collegiate for the nearby

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Pro career

He was selected in the fifth round with the 141st overall pick of the

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by the Kansas City Chiefs. Baber played in just one game during his rookie season. In 2002, he started 2 of the 12 games that he played in, recording 2 receptions for ten yards and 1 touchdown. The following year, he played all 16 games but made just one reception for 20 yards. In November 2004, the Chiefs waived Baber. The

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acquired him, but he did not see action. Finally, he played his last game, in 2004, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording 1 reception for 7 yards.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Baber, Bill 1979 births American football tight ends Kansas City Chiefs players Living people Players of American football from Charlottesville, Virginia Virginia Cavaliers football players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players