Cornell University Athletics

At Cornell: Baker emerged as one of the Ivy League’s most productive wide receivers as a junior and is an All-Ivy candidate heading into the 2008 campaign. An athlete with good size and impressive body control, Baker’s hands and penchant for the big catch make him an important threat in Cornell’s vertical passing game. He ranked third on the team in receptions (42) and receiving yards (420) while playing in all 10 games in 2007. He averaged 10.0 yards per catch, a mark that ranked second on the team among regulars. Baker had multiple receptions in each contest, including a career-high eight catches for 83 yards at Yale. He also posted five catches for 82 yards in the win over Brown and had seven receptions for 69 yards and a blocked a punt on special teams vs. Princeton. He had a breakout sophomore season in 2006, ranking second on the team with 22 catches for 320 yards and a pair of scores in 2006. He hauled in seven passes for a career-high 96 yards in the first half at Harvard before leaving the game with a concussion. He also notched four catches for 80 yards and his first collegiate score in a win over Colgate. Baker also caught a touchdown against Brown. He played for the junior varsity as a freshman. Baker is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences.

At Platteville: A first-team all-state selection by the Wisconsin Football Coaches, Baker was named one of the top 100 high school prospects in the state by Scout.com as a senior at Platteville HS. Baker had 54 catches for 1,012 yards and 15 touchdowns in his final season, leading the state in receiving touchdowns and ranking third in receiving yards. He was named first-team all-conference as a team captain. The three-year starter was named the team’s offensive MVP in 2004. Baker had a state record five touchdown catches in one game during his junior campaign, then broke his own state record by hauling in six scoring passes. He ended that game with 264 receiving yards, ninth-best in state history. Baker had 107 career receptions for 1,765 yards and 28 touchdowns, averaging 16.5 yards per reception. He was named honorable mention all-state as a junior.

Personal: Jesse Lee Baker is the son of Stephanie Becker.