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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield: Stats, salary, position, height

Joe Mewis
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield: Stats, salary, position, heightDAZN
The former first overall draft pick led Tampa Bay to an NFC South title.

Tampa Bay is the latest stop in Baker Mayfield's career, with the always-entertaining quarterback enjoying a successful season in Florida, leading the Buccaneers to the NFC South title.

Here is a closer look at Mayfield's background and stats.  

What college did Baker Mayfield attend? 

Mayfield began his college career at Texas Tech, starting their 2013 season opener as a walk-on freshman after an injury to Michael Brewer. He enjoyed a productive season but transferred to Oklahoma at the end of the year citing a 'miscommunication' with the coaching staff.

After having to sit out the 2014 season due to ineligibility, Mayfield quickly made up for lost time and would win the 2017 Heisman Trophy. 

Where was Baker Mayfield picked in the NFL draft?

The Cleveland Browns used the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on Mayfield.

Baker Mayfield bio

  • Current team: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Jersey number: 6
  • Position:  Quarterback
  • Height: 6' 1"
  • Weight: 215lbs

What position does Baker Mayfield play? 

Mayfield runs the Tampa Bay offense as their starting quarterback.

Baker Mayfield's stats and records

Mayfield's somewhat unconventional college career saw him win the Heisman Trophy alongside a host of other gongs in 2017, including the Manning Award for the best college quarterback. During his college career he passed for almost 15,000 yards and threw for 131 touchdowns

Mayfield hasn't hit those heights in the NFL, with four years in Cleveland followed by short stints at Carolina and the LA Rams before the Bucs brought him in for the 2023 season, during which he threw for a career-high 28 touchdowns. 

What is Baker Mayfield's salary? 

Baker Mayfield joined the Bucs on a one-year, $4 million deal last year, all of which is guaranteed, as per Spotrac.