Baker Mayfield has gone toe-to-toe with Patrick Mahomes twice before Sunday's playoff bout, once in college and once in the pros. 8 Oklahoma outscores No. [6], In his first start against SMU, Mayfield passed for 413 yards and four touchdowns. [64] In Week 5, Mayfield threw for 342 passing yards and one touchdown as he earned his first victory as a Browns' starter, in a 12–9 overtime win over the Baltimore Ravens. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Baker Mayfield took an impressive step forward in his third NFL season as an all-around passer. [19], In February 2014, Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops confirmed that Mayfield would be walking on for the Oklahoma Sooners. In the aftermath of the controversy on a spurned handshake that never was, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield took the high road. [12], Following the Red Raiders' second victory over Stephen F. Austin, Mayfield's 780 season yards and seven touchdowns already exceeded the 755 yards and six touchdowns accrued by Texas Tech's last true freshman quarterback, Aaron Keesee, in 10 games. [38][39] Mayfield completed his career 3–0 as the starting Oklahoma quarterback in the Bedlam Series. [59] Mayfield signed a four-year rookie contract with the Browns on July 24, 2018, with the deal worth $32.68 million in guaranteed salary. [82] Four days later against the Pittsburgh Steelers and former Big 12 Conference rival Mason Rudolph, Mayfield recorded his first career win against Pittsburgh, accounting for three total touchdowns (2 passing, 1 rushing) as Cleveland won 21–7. [52][53], On June 1, 2016, the Big 12 faculty athletic representatives voted against a rule proposal that would have allowed walk-on players to transfer within the conference and not lose a year of eligibility. To be determined ...", "Big 12 football: OU, OSU place combined eight players on All-Big 12 football team", "Oklahoma football: How people in Lubbock view Baker Mayfield", "Bob Stoops confirms Baker Mayfield's transfer from Texas Tech", "Oklahoma names Mayfield as starting QB over incumbent Knight", "Mayfield leads No. The news of the couple’s marketing partnership with Progressive broke just weeks before their first commercials for the company hit TV. [83] In Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, Mayfield threw for 327 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception in the 41–24 win. Oklahoma [65] In Week 10, Mayfield led the Browns to a 28–16 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. Do you have a sports website? [50], Officials from Oklahoma asked Texas Tech officials to authorize Mayfield's immediate eligibility, but Texas Tech officials objected and declined the request before granting a release in July 2014. [70] He also won the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week fan vote for the sixth time. The faculty athletic representatives approved the amended proposal with a vote of 7–3. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. Baker Mayfield and the Browns were on the wrong end of yet another heartbreaking fumble. 3 weeks ago Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield turned in a steady performance in a 22-17 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. In Week 16 against the New York Jets, Mayfield lost a fumble on fourth down with 1:25 remaining in the game while attempting a quarterback sneak during the 23–16 loss. He had a career day, throwing for 487 yards and four touchdowns, including 316 yards in the first half. He was named 2018 PFWA All-Rookie, the second Cleveland quarterback to receive this honor since Tim Couch in 1999. [8] Mayfield is the first walk-on true freshman quarterback to start a FBS season opener at the quarterback position. However, Oklahoma lost to Clemson by a score of 37–17. Baker Mayfield proved without a shadow of a doubt in 2020 he is the guy who did exactly what he said he was going to do at the Combine, to help turn this thing around. [6], Mayfield was the starting quarterback for the Lake Travis High School Cavaliers football team. Baker is the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback. [9][10] For his performance, Mayfield was named Big 12 Conference Offensive Player of the Week – the first freshman Texas Tech quarterback to be named so since former Red Raider head coach Kliff Kingsbury in 1999. Born: Mayfield was drafted by the Browns first overall in the 2018 NFL Draft. In Week 14 against the Ravens, Mayfield threw for 343 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception as well as rushing for 23 yards and a touchdown during the 47–42 loss. [44][45] Mayfield won MVP honors while Oklahoma clinched a second playoff berth in three years. [68] Mayfield bounced back in the following game, a 26–20 victory over the Carolina Panthers, going 18 of 22 for 238 passing yards and one touchdown.[69]. Baker Reagan Mayfield (born April 14, 1995) is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). “This one would mean a ton to (Beckham),” Mayfield told reporters this week. [86] Mayfield finished the 2019 season with 3,827 passing yards, 22 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions as the Browns finished with a 6–10 record. CLEVELAND, Ohio – Baker Mayfield is finding inspiration from this year’s NFL Draft class. [71] On December 29, Mayfield was fined $10,026 for unsportsmanlike conduct during the game. "[3][17] The alleged scholarship issues were denied by Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury. Baker Mayfield tabbed as Browns biggest potential breakout candidate Dawg Pound Daily; CeeDee Lamb Talks Cowboys' Dak Prescott, NCAA Football, More in B/R AMA The rule change made Mayfield eligible to play for Oklahoma through the 2017 season. Despite trailing 19-3 at halftime, Baker Mayfield has already made some Cleveland Browns playoff history today. Players active during the 2019 season are shown in bold. “Baker Mayfield is the most charismatic player to touch the fuckin' field, ever, in the history of the Browns,” he says. 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[94], Mayfield was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on November 8 after being in close contact with a person who tested positive for the virus,[95][96] and was activated three days later. Hence, Mayfield was named the FedEx Air player of the week for week 13. [90][91] In Week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Mayfield started off slow completing 0 of 5 passes with an interception, but later completed 22 of 23 passes for 297 yards and a career-high five touchdowns including one to Donovan Peoples-Jones with 11 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to help secure a 37–34 Browns' win. 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[37] Mayfield finished 24-for-36 with five passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown, and Oklahoma won the game by a score of 62–52. [7] He finished his high school football career totaling 6,255 passing yards, 67 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. After the game, the Browns QB spoke about it. 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Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 10 TCU", "Oklahoma rolls to Big 12 title with 41–17 win over TCU", "An Unrelenting Georgia Wears Down Oklahoma in a Clash of Styles", "Heisman Trophy Goes to Baker Mayfield, Explosive Oklahoma Quarterback", "Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, former walk-on, wins 2017 Heisman Trophy", "OU football journal: Baker Mayfield named The Sporting News' Player of the Year", "Texas Tech lifts scholarship ban for OU's Baker Mayfield", "Could Baker Mayfield transfer and get his fourth season elsewhere? [35][36] Mayfield issued an apology shortly afterwards. [87], In Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, Mayfield threw for 189 passing yards, a touchdown and an interception in the 38–6 loss. The Browns finished the regular season 11-5. One of the areas where Mayfield spiked upward in new coach Kevin Stefanski’s offense in Cleveland was in making better decisions, leading to better throws. [67] In Week 12, in a 29–13 loss to the Houston Texans, Mayfield passed for 397 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions. From “Undraftable” to the #1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. All rights reserved. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2015. Texas Tech voted in favor of the rule. Discover what happened on this day. [34], On September 9, 2017, after a win against the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, Mayfield planted the Sooners' flag in the middle of the painted "O" at Ohio Stadium, causing a major public backlash. [42], On December 2, 2017, with the return of the Big 12 Championship Game after a six-year hiatus,[43] Mayfield led Oklahoma to its third straight Big 12 championship, with Oklahoma beating the TCU Horned Frogs 41–17. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. [31], In December 2016, it was announced that Mayfield and his top receiving target, Dede Westbrook, would be finalists for the 2016 Heisman Trophy. In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the Kansas City Chiefs, Mayfield threw for 204 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception during the 22–17 loss.[105]. [81], Mayfield recorded his first game of the season with two or more passing touchdowns in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills, completing 26 of 38 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns, including the game-winner to Rashard Higgins, as the Browns snapped a four-game losing streak with a 19–16 win. [1][6] James, a private equity consultant, encountered financial difficulties during his younger son's senior year in high school. [89] Mayfield was replaced by Case Keenum in the third quarter due to aggravation of a minor rib injury he suffered in the previous week's game. "[40] In response, Mayfield issued another public apology. "[78] In Week 2 against the New York Jets, Mayfield finished with 325 passing yards, including a quick-attack pass to Beckham that went 89 yards for a touchdown as the Browns won 23–3. Oh, and the Soviet Union fell and boy bands ruled the music charts. Baker Reagan Mayfield (born April 14, 1995)[1] is an American football quarterback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). We'll see if it's just bad technique or just see what it is. “Not necessarily in a revenge way, but whenever you play a team that you are familiar with — I had the same thing in college going back and playing Texas Tech — it means a lot to you. Oklahoma came back from a 17-point deficit to win the game by a score of 31–24 in double overtime. Baker Mayfield addressed the media via Zoom on January 13, 2021. Mayfield transferred from Texas Tech to play for the Sooners of Oklahoma following supposed scholarship issues and a lack of communication with coaches. [74][75], While Mayfield was considered by many to be the favorite for Offensive Rookie of the Year for 2018, the award was given to Giants running back Saquon Barkley. Baker Mayfield, Sterling Shepard and Saquon Barkley -- and their gorgeous ladies -- are teaming up to party in paradise! Or write about sports? Do you have a blog? Dumb penalties hurting ourself and then penalties on my part. [20], On August 24, 2015, Mayfield was named the starting quarterback for the Sooners after winning an open quarterback competition against Trevor Knight. [14], Mayfield was named one of 10 semifinalists for the Burlsworth Trophy in November; the award is given to the best player in Division I football who began his college career as a walk-on. [24][25], Mayfield finished the year with 3,700 passing yards, 36 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, a résumé which propelled him to fourth place in voting for the Heisman Trophy. [76], In Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans, Mayfield threw for 285 yards and a touchdown. The 1990s is often remembered as a decade of peace, prosperity and the rise of the Internet (World Wide Web). Javascript is required for the selection of a player. ", "Is QB Baker Mayfield seeking a transfer from Texas Tech? 11 Oklahoma State 62–52", "Oklahoma football: Sooners win another epic Bedlam shootout", "Bedlam: Mayfield dominates as Oklahoma takes shootout win in Stillwater", "Watch: Baker Mayfield Tosses Touchdown, Grabs Crotch, Mouths 'F--- You' To Kansas Sidelines", "Baker Mayfield apologizes, says he 'got caught up' in chippy game", "Oklahoma QB Mayfield won't start home finale after gesture", "Big 12 title game back after 6-season hiatus in playoff era", "No. Mayfield began his college football career as a walk-on player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Baker Mayfield clapped back at hecklers HARD Sunday ... challenging guys who were talking smack to straight-up come down to him and meet him face to face!! Mayfield's agent Tom Mills said they would appeal the fine. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Baker Mayfield’s postgame Zoom press conference after Sunday’s 23-16 loss to the New York Jets was short and not so sweet if you are a Browns fan who figured there would be no problem rolling into New Jersey and getting a win. [62], Mayfield started for the first time in the Browns' next game, making him the 30th starting quarterback for the Browns since their return to the NFL in 1999,[63] in a 42–45 overtime loss to the Oakland Raiders. Mayfield threw the ball from the Browns' own 40-yard line and wound up overthrowing the end zone. 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We present them here for purely educational purposes. Baker Mayfield "IT'S HIS DRIVE, HIS ABILITY TO SINGLE-MINDEDLY PURSUE A GOAL EVEN WHEN IT SEEMS LIKE THE WHOLE WORLD IS AGAINST HIM." [13] After being affected by a knee injury and losing the starting job to fellow true freshman Davis Webb, Mayfield finished the season with 2,315 yards on 218-of-340 completions with 12 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. In his first NFL appearance, Mayfield led Cleveland to their first win in 19 games, ending a 635-day winless streak. 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[47] In addition, Mayfield became the first and only walk-on player to ever win the Heisman Trophy. 19 Oklahoma past Akron 41–3", "Sooners surge from 17 points down to edge Tennessee in double overtime", "Mayfield sets record for total yards as No. In Week 16, Mayfield completed 27 of 37 passes for 284 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions in a 26–18 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week. [26] Mayfield helped lead Oklahoma to the 2015 Orange Bowl, which served as the semifinal for the 2015 College Football Playoff. [79] In Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens, Mayfield threw for 342 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in the 40–25 win.  (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 31 (3597th overall since 1960). Mayfield started off very slow in the game, not even reaching midfield until the 13-minute mark of the fourth quarter. Cleveland Browns Quarterback Baker Mayfield and Emily Wilkinson, who announced their engagement last June, have tied the knot. [99][100] [30] Over the final five games of the regular season, Mayfield totaled 1,321 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, and three interceptions, to go along with three rushing touchdowns. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 1 Amid a Quarterback Frenzy", "Browns' Baker Mayfield signs his four-year rookie contract worth $32.68 million", "Baker Mayfield Leads Browns to Epic Comeback in Debut vs. Sam Darnold, Jets", "Baker Mayfield leads Browns to first win in 635 days", "Mayfield to make 1st start for Browns vs. Baker Mayfield Baker Raises Expectations Browns QB says 'there's a new standard' after the team finished 11-5 and make the playoffs for the first time since 2002 [2] Mayfield transferred from Texas Tech to play for the Sooners of Oklahoma following supposed scholarship issues and a lack of communication with coaches. Mayfield was seen grabbing his crotch and mouthing "Fuck you!" [6], Mayfield grew up as a fan of Oklahoma, and he attended a number of their games during his childhood. Kitchens later defended the gesture as an inside joke between the two. Advanced stats are updated the Wednesday following the week's games. [21] On September 6, 2015, Mayfield started against Akron. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [80] Against the San Francisco 49ers, Mayfield struggled against a stout 49ers defense, completing just 8-of-22 passes for 100 yards with two interceptions as the Browns were routed 31–3. [97] In Week 13 against the Tennessee Titans, Mayfield completed 25 of 33 passes for 334 yards and four touchdowns which were all in the first half in a 41–35 victory. Mahomes tallied 734 passing yards and five touchdowns to go along with Mayfield's numbers in a game that broke various single-game passing records. His 43 completions of 60 attempts broke a school record held by Billy Joe Tolliver, and fell only four completions short of the NCAA Division I FBS single-game record for completions by a freshman, held by Luke McCown. In these cases, the average was taken. Get push notifications with news, features and more. ! [102] In Week 17, Mayfield and the Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–22 and earned their first post season playoff berth since 2002. The advanced stats shown here are updated through week 21 of the 2020 season. the official stats partner of the NFL. From college walk-on to uncontested Heisman Trophy winner. Baker Mayfield has been married to his wife, Emily (Wilkinson) Mayfield, since July 2019. [36], On November 4, 2017, Mayfield threw for a school-high 598 yards against in-state rival Oklahoma State. It was also announced that they would play in the 2017 Sugar Bowl. Overall, Mayfield finished the 2020 season with 4,030 passing yards, 30 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions through 18 total games. [11] The game featured the last four former Lake Travis quarterbacks combined on both teams: Garrett Gilbert, Michael Brewer, Collin Lagasse, and Mayfield. Baker Mayfield was born in 1990s. In the following week against the Cincinnati Bengals, Mayfield finished with 218 passing yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the 35–30 win. Big 12 Conference rules additionally stipulate that intra-conference transfers will lose one year of eligibility over and beyond the one-year sit-out imposed by the NCAA. Just dumb stuff. Mayfield further elaborated in an interview with ESPN that he sought to transfer due to scholarship issues and a perception that he had earned the starting position and that further competition was not "really fair. From the Hill Country of his hometown Austin, Texas to the “216” of Cleveland, Ohio. [15], Mayfield earned Big 12 Conference Freshman Offensive Player of the Year for the 2013 season. Emily worked as … Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. [27], Mayfield started off the 2016 season with 323 passing yards and two touchdowns in a 33–23 loss to #15 Houston. Data Provided By [citation needed] On the annual Top 100 Players list for 2019, Mayfield's peers named him the 50th best player in the league, one spot behind teammate Myles Garrett. [92][93] Mayfield was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance in Week 7. The following is a list of football quarterbacks in NCAA Division I FBS and its predecessors who have thrown for 12,000 yards or more in their collegiate careers. I think everybody knows what the problem is. [77] After the blowout loss, Mayfield said "I just think everybody just needs to be more disciplined. The next day, the rule proposal was amended to allow walk-on players, without a written scholarship offer from the school they are transferring from, to transfer within the conference without losing a season of eligibility. [49] Mayfield attempted to appeal his initial loss of eligibility to the Big 12 Conference faculty athletics representatives but was denied in September 2014. [60], Mayfield played in his first NFL game in Week 3 against the New York Jets, replacing an injured Tyrod Taylor with the Browns down 14–0. He completed 19 of 26 passes for 258 yards and four touchdowns. Draft: Cleveland Browns in the 1st round (1st overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He also told their fans to "Go cheer on basketball. He finished the game with 19 completions on 28 attempts for 296 passing yards and two touchdowns, earning him the MVP award. While it was ultimately incomplete, the pass landed in the history books as the longest ever recorded by Pro Football Focus. 20 Oklahoma", "Baker Mayfield outduels record-setting Patrick Mahomes II in return to Lubbock", "Baker Mayfield 2016 Game Log (Games 8–12)", "Oklahoma's Baker Mayfield, Dede Westbrook look for Sugar Bowl win to complete 'phenomenal' season", "Sugar Bowl – Auburn vs Oklahoma Box Score, January 2, 2017", "Oklahoma fans petition for Baker Mayfield's Heisman Park statue to troll Ohio State, also be funny", "Baker Mayfield apologizes for planting Oklahoma flag in middle of Ohio State field following Sooners' win", "Bedlam: No. In 1992 the first text message was sent, DVDs were invented, Sony PlayStation was released and Google was founded. Early in the second quarter against Kansas City, Mayfield had a …