Baker Mayfield is an American football quarterback, recognized for his dynamic college career and his professional tenure in the National Football League (NFL). Best known for his time with the Cleveland Browns, Mayfield quickly became a prominent figure in the league due to his on-field performances and charismatic personality.
Baker Reagan Mayfield was born on April 14, 1995, in Austin, Texas, to James and Gina Mayfield. He has an older brother, Matt Mayfield, who played college baseball. Baker attended Lake Travis High School in Austin, where he played as the starting quarterback for the school’s football team, the Cavaliers. During his high school career, he recorded an impressive 6,255 passing yards and 67 touchdown passes, helping lead the team to a state championship.
Mayfield began his college football career at Texas Tech but transferred to the University of Oklahoma after his freshman year, walking on to the football team. Due to Big 12 Conference transfer rules, he sat out the 2014 season, though that rule was later the subject of debate and partially amended because of his case.
He became the Sooners’ starting quarterback in 2015 after outperforming Trevor Knight in an open competition. Throughout his time at Oklahoma, Mayfield gained national attention for both his performance and leadership. His senior season in 2017 was particularly notable; he led the Sooners to a victory over Auburn in the Sugar Bowl and won the prestigious Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football.
In the 2018 NFL Draft, Baker Mayfield was selected as the first overall pick by the Cleveland Browns. He signed a four-year rookie contract worth $33.1 million, including a $21.9 million signing bonus. Mayfield quickly made an impact in his rookie season, setting the NFL record for most touchdown passes (27) by a rookie quarterback until it was later surpassed. His arrival brought renewed hope for a Browns franchise that had struggled for years.
Mayfield is known not only for his playing style but also for his off-field charisma. One memorable moment occurred during a Cleveland Indians baseball game in August 2019 when he was shown on the stadium’s video board. In a playful display that energized the crowd, he shotgunned a beer while wearing a Francisco Lindor jersey, further endearing himself to Cleveland sports fans.
Mayfield is married to Emily Wilkinson, a former patient coordinator at a Beverly Hills plastic surgery clinic and a social media personality. The couple got engaged in 2018 and shared the news publicly on Instagram. Following their engagement, Wilkinson relocated from California to Cleveland to be with Mayfield. They were married in 2019.
Prior to his relationship with Wilkinson, Mayfield briefly dated Morgan Mayberry, whom he met while attending the University of Oklahoma. Mayberry was a member of a sorority at the university, but the couple parted ways before his move to the NFL.
| Birth Date: | 14 Mar, 1995 |
| Age: | 25 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Austin |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American football quarterback |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
