Baker Mayfield, born on April 14, 1995, in Austin, Texas, is an American professional football quarterback currently playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League (NFL). Renowned for his dynamic playing style and leadership, Mayfield has made significant contributions to every team he has been a part of.
Early Life and Education
Baker Reagan Mayfield was born to James and Gina Mayfield. His father, James, was a private equity consultant, and his mother, Gina, was a track and field athlete. Growing up in Austin, Mayfield developed an early passion for football, attending numerous University of Oklahoma games during his childhood. He attended Lake Travis High School, where he was the starting quarterback for the Cavaliers. Over two seasons, he led the team to a 25–2 record and secured the 2011 4A State Championship. His high school career statistics include 6,255 passing yards, 67 touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
College Career
After high school, Mayfield enrolled at Texas Tech University as a walk-on quarterback. He made an immediate impact, starting in his freshman year and earning the Big 12 Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year award. In 2014, he transferred to the University of Oklahoma, where he became the starting quarterback. During his tenure with the Sooners, Mayfield achieved remarkable success, including winning the 2017 Heisman Trophy, making him the first walk-on player to receive the award. He also earned the Maxwell Award, Walter Camp Award, and Davey O’Brien Award in 2017.
NFL Career
Mayfield declared for the 2018 NFL Draft and was selected first overall by the Cleveland Browns. In his rookie season, he set the NFL rookie quarterback record for passing touchdowns and ended a 19-game winless streak for the Browns in his debut. His most successful season with the Browns was in 2020, when he led the team to their first playoff appearance since 2002 and their first playoff victory since 1994. In 2022, Mayfield was traded to the Carolina Panthers and later played for the Los Angeles Rams. He joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023, leading the team to a division title and earning Pro Bowl honors.
Personal Life
In July 2019, Mayfield married Emily Wilkinson. The couple announced in December 2023 that they were expecting their first child, a daughter, who was born in April 2024.
Physical Attributes
Mayfield stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weight approximately 215 pounds.
Net Worth
As of 2024, Baker Mayfield’s net worth is estimated to be around $40 million, accumulated from his NFL contracts, endorsements, and investments.
Real Estate
Details about Mayfield’s real estate holdings are not widely publicized. However, during his time with the Cleveland Browns, he and his wife, Emily, were featured in a series of Progressive Insurance commercials where they lived “at home” in FirstEnergy Stadium, performing household chores like mowing the lawn and holding a yard sale.
Recent Developments
In December 2023, Mayfield and his wife announced they were expecting their first child, a daughter, who was born in April 2024.
Baker Mayfield’s journey from a walk-on quarterback to the first overall pick in the NFL Draft and his subsequent success in the league exemplify his resilience, talent, and leadership both on and off the field.