Jerome Baker was drafted No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 121 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 9 · #73 overall
Jerome Baker Ohio State Draft
Jerome Baker was drafted No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 121 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #73
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 121
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 3948th at Ohio State
The pick
How Jerome Baker came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Outside linebacker OLB
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'1" · 229 lbs
- Hometown
- Cleveland, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 68 prospect78.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
121 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 121
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 3948th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3385% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 73
Who came off the board on either side of Jerome Baker.
Oregon
Fort Hays
Louisville
Florida State
Ohio State in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other OLB picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jerome Baker in the 2018 NFL Draft
Jerome Baker is a Outside linebacker out of Ohio State selected No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft. 121 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Jerome Baker drafted?
Jerome Baker was selected No. 73 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jerome-baker.
What college did Jerome Baker play for?
Jerome Baker played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jerome Baker's NFL career turn out?
121 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jerome-baker.