Donnell Baker was drafted No. 217 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Southern. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #217
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1996
The pick
How Donnell Baker came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1996 classAround pick 217
Who came off the board on either side of Donnell Baker.
Oregon
West Virginia
Penn State
Kansas
Other WR picks from Southern
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donnell Baker in the 1996 NFL Draft
Donnell Baker is a Wide receiver out of Southern selected No. 217 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Southern has produced 23 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Donnell Baker drafted?
Donnell Baker was selected No. 217 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnell-baker.
What college did Donnell Baker play for?
Donnell Baker played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did Donnell Baker's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnell-baker.