Daylen Baldwin (born November 24, 1999) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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at Morgan State,

Jackson State Jackson State University (Jackson State or JSU) is a public historically black research university in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and the fourth largest university in Mississippi in terms of studen ...

, and

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High school and recruiting

Baldwin played high school football at Farmington High School and

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College career

Baldwin began his college football career at Morgan State. As a freshman in 2017, he appeared in 11 games and caught 16 passes for 181 receiving yards and one touchdown. As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games and caught 14 passes for 152 receiving yards and one touchdown. He transferred to

in 2019 and redshirted during the 2019 season. He appeared in six games for Jackson State during its spring 2021 season and led the

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with 27 receptions for 540 yards (90 yards per game) and seven touchdowns. After a strong showing in the spring season, Baldwin was recruited as a graduate transfer by Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan. He chose Michigan. In Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan, Baldwin had a 69-yard touchdown reception from J. J. McCarthy. He added a 56-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin on October 2. On January 5, 2022, Baldwin declared for the

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Professional career

Cleveland Browns

On August 3, 2022, Baldwin signed with the

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as an

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. He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022. He was signed to the Browns' practice squad the next day on August 31, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023. He was waived on August 4, 2023.

Minnesota Vikings

On November 22, 2023, Baldwin signed with the

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. He was released on December 12. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 16, 2024. He was waived on May 7, 2024.

Atlanta Falcons

On May 22, 2024, Baldwin signed with the

References

External links

Minnesota Vikings bio

Morgan State Bears bio

Jackson State Tigers bio

Michigan Wolverines bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baldwin, Daylen 1999 births Living people American football wide receivers Cleveland Browns players Minnesota Vikings players Jackson State Tigers football players Michigan Wolverines football players Morgan State Bears football players Sportspeople from Southfield, Michigan Players of American football from Michigan Atlanta Falcons players