Daylen Baldwin

Daylen Baldwin (born November 24, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines.[1]

Daylen Baldwin
Baldwin in 2021
Michigan Wolverines – No. 85
PositionWide receiver
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born: (1999-11-24) November 24, 1999
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight219 lb (99 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolFarmington (MI)
Waterford Mott (MI)

High school and recruiting

Baldwin played high school football at Farmington High School and Waterford Mott High School.[2]

College football

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 Jackson State in 2019 and redshirted during the 2019 season. He appeared in six games for Jackson State during its spring 2021 season and led the Southwestern Athletic Conference with 27 receptions for 540 yards (90 yards per game) and seven touchdowns.[2][3]

After a strong showing in the spring season, Baldwin was recruited as a graduate transfer by Ohio State, Penn State, and Michigan.[4] He chose Michigan.[3][5][6]

In Michigan's season opener against Western Michigan, Baldwin had a 69-yard touchdown reception from J.J. McCarthy.[7] He added a 56-yard touchdown reception against Wisconsin on October 2.[8] On January 5, 2022, Baldwin declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.[9]

References
  1. Josh Taubman (September 15, 2021). "'This Is Where I Belong': Daylen Baldwin Embraces His Opportunity At Michigan". Sports Illustrated.
  2. "Daylen Baldwin". MGoBlue. University of Michigan. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  3. Aaron McMann (June 30, 2021). "WR Daylen Baldwin grew up an Ohio State fan. Now he's headed to Michigan". Mlive.com.
  4. Daniel Dash (September 14, 2021). "At Michigan, Daylen Baldwin stays true to his process". The Michigan Daily.
  5. "Transfer WR Daylen Baldwin fits in early at Michigan". Mlive.com. August 12, 2021.
  6. Orion Sang (June 14, 2021). "Former Jackson State WR Daylen Baldwin commits to Michigan football as grad transfer". Detroit Free Press.
  7. Angelique S. Chengelis (September 15, 2021). "UM transfer receiver Daylen Baldwin shows he's set to step in and contribute". The Detroit News.
  8. "No. 14 Michigan routs Wisconsin 38-17; Badgers QB Mertz hurt". ESPN.com. Associated Press. October 2, 2021.
  9. "Michigan WR Daylen Baldwin declares for the NFL Draft". 5 January 2022.
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