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2017 NFL Draft: Top 50 Prospects Halfway through Season

By Tyler Brooke

Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) catches a pass as Mississippi Rebels linebacker Detric Bing-Dukes (43) defends during the first quarter of a game at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) celebrates after a Arizona Wildcats fumble during the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium. Washington won 35-28 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Tucson, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies defensive back Budda Baker (32) celebrates after a Arizona Wildcats fumble during the fourth quarter at Arizona Stadium. Washington won 35-28 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

There are plenty of players standing out for the Washington Huskies during this impressive breakout season. One guy that has a chance to sneak into the first round for the Huskies defense is safety Budda Baker.

Baker is fast and aggressive, allowing him to cover the field sideline to sideline. He’s also a solid tackler when needing to make a play, although he can struggle in the open field when it’s just him and the ball carrier.

The biggest concern for Baker is that he’s still small despite continuing to add weight, coming into this season listed at 5’10” and 192 pounds. Given his frame and skill set, he could translate best as a cornerback, but that will be up to whatever team decides to take a chance on him.

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