Who is Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker?

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Height: 5-10. Weight: 195

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington

Pro/college experience: Seventh NFL season (Cardinals' second-round pick in 2017). A three-year starter at Washington.

2023 and career: Had two solo tackles (five total) in the season opener at Washington in Week 1. Has appeared in 94 games in his pro career with 84 starts. Three-time Cardinals team captain and a five-time Pro Bowl selection. Over the last five seasons (2018-22), leads all NFL defensive backs in total tackles (574) and solo tackles (409). Asked for a trade in the offseason before the 2023 season started, but accepted bonuses and incentives and an undisclosed raise in salary to agree to remain with the Cardinals.

Personal: At Bellevue High School in the Seattle area, he won five team state titles (three in football, two in track & field) and eight individual state titles in track & field. In football, he played on three consecutive 14-0 teams that won three consecutive Class 3A state championships. Given first name is Bishard, nicknamed "Budda" by his mother and aunt when he was a child. Two-time All-Pro that players voted as No. 73 on the NFL's Top 100 players list going into 2023. Four-time Cardinals team captain.