Budda Baker was drafted No. 36 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Washington. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 4 · #36 overall
Budda Baker Washington Draft
Budda Baker was drafted No. 36 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Washington. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
2× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #36
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2017
- NFL games
- 138
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 638th at Washington
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Budda Baker came off the board in 2017.
- Position
- Safety S
- College
-
Washington
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 195 lbs
- Hometown
- Bellevue, WA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 39 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value
- Games played
- 138
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 638th among Washington picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 63100% of career value
- Final season
- 20258 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 36
Who came off the board on either side of Budda Baker.
Alabama
Michigan State
East Carolina
Western Kentucky
Washington in the 2017 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other S picks from Washington
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Budda Baker in the 2017 NFL Draft
Budda Baker is a Safety out of Washington selected No. 36 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft. 138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Washington has produced 191 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 Budda Baker drafted?
Budda Baker was selected No. 36 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/budda-baker.
What college did Budda Baker play for?
Budda Baker played college football at Washington in the Pac-12. See every Washington draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/washington-huskies.
How did Budda Baker's NFL career turn out?
138 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 63 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/budda-baker.