Ryan Baker (born April 6, 2000) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career Baker played U Sports football for the UBC Thunderbirds from 2018 to 2023. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 U Sports football season, but over five seasons, he played in 32 games where he had 221 total tackles, including ten tackles for loss, 5.5 quarterback sacks, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries, and one interception.
Professional career
Baker was selected by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the fifth round, 43rd overall, of the 2024 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 9, 2024. Following training camp in 2024, he accepted a practice roster position, but soon made his professional debut on July 20, 2024, against the Toronto Argonauts. He dressed in 13 regular season games, starting in eight, where he recorded 42 defensive tackles and three special tackles.
On June 29, 2026, Baker signed a contract extension with the Tiger-Cats, keeping him with the team through the 2027 season.
References
External links Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio UBC Thunderbirds bio