Sam Baker was drafted No. 21 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft out of USC. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 21 · #21 overall
Sam Baker USC Draft
Sam Baker was drafted No. 21 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft out of USC. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #21
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 70
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 3258th at USC
The pick
How Sam Baker came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Offensive tackle T
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 309 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 49 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 70
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 3258th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
Around pick 21
Who came off the board on either side of Sam Baker.
Pittsburgh
Kansas · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Arkansas
Illinois College
USC in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other T picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
USC · Hall of Fame · 9× All-Pro · 11× Pro Bowl
#2
Tony Boselli
T · JAX · 1995
USC · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#9
Tyron Smith
T · DAL · 2011
USC · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#4
Matt Kalil
T · MIN · 2012
USC · 1× Pro Bowl
#11
Keith Van Horne
T · CHI · 1981
USC
#7
Ken Ruettgers
T · GB · 1985
USC
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Sam Baker in the 2008 NFL Draft
Sam Baker is a Offensive tackle out of USC selected No. 21 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft. 70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value USC has produced 252 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 Sam Baker drafted?
Sam Baker was selected No. 21 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/sam-baker.
What college did Sam Baker play for?
Sam Baker played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Sam Baker's NFL career turn out?
70 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/sam-baker.