Exit Daylen Baldwin to NFL Draft
Attrition Day continues with the one rumored so strongly that I may have twinged my metaphorical neck while gesturing at it in this afternoon’s roster post. Daylen Baldwin announced on his Instagram that he’ll forgo a 6th season, let the 2021 tape stand, and pursue his professional dreams:
Baldwin, who broke out in 2020 playing for Deion Sanders at Jackson State, chose Michigan last offseason over Ohio State because the receiver depth chart looked less daunting. Though Michigan’s own receiver roster proved to be packed, Baldwin earned five starts and played in 288 snaps this year behind just Cornelius Johnson (801), and Roman Wilson (395) in Michigan’s outside rotation. Andrel Anthony (269) was coming on late though, and the natural progression for the budding star, plus the return of Ronnie Bell from injury, was going to mean another crunch for playing time in 2022.
Baldwin showed some of the deep ball prowess that made him a star for Jackson State over the course of the 2020 season, none more memorable than when he hooked up with JJ McCarthy late in the opener. Here it is again.
Good luck Baldwin, and thank you for the visit!
Note: Aidan Hutchinson also declared today, but you already knew about him.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:05 PM ^
I wish him the best of luck with his undrafted free agency.
January 5th, 2022 at 6:53 PM ^
He's not wrong.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:35 PM ^
Dick
January 5th, 2022 at 2:44 PM ^
This is precisely where he's projected, undrafted free agent. Nothing wrong with that.
January 5th, 2022 at 3:49 PM ^
It’s the dickish tone he used. Why anyone feels the need to respond that way is beyond me.
January 5th, 2022 at 6:09 PM ^
Correct. And I wished him luck on that journey. People just conflate wishing someone luck on the reality of their situation with being a dick.
He lost playing time here as the season went on, likely wasn't going to see more time next season, wants to take a shot at the pros, so best bet is probably leaving now and latching on as a UFA somewhere. Works for some, doesn't for most. Best of luck.
January 5th, 2022 at 5:21 PM ^
I am always amazed that some people find it enjoyable to act like this.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:09 PM ^
Probably best to go try to find a spot on a roster. The receiver room here isn't getting any less crowded. Best of luck Daylen
January 5th, 2022 at 4:00 PM ^
The WR room is stacked with great young talent.
I am excited to see Andrel get more snaps with a year of college weight training and coaching under his belt.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:12 PM ^
Seth, stupid question. You refer to "attrition day" continuing. Is there a specific reason all of these exits are happening today or is it all coincidence? It's kind of weird all of this stuff is going down today. Just wondering.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:42 PM ^
It's usual for decisions made over the course off the season to be made public/official immediately after the season ends. Players got a chance to meet with their teammates on Monday and let them know their plans and say goodbye. I suspect though that a bunch of them decided to coordinate those announcements today, to coincide with Hutchinson's announcement, because it's a better look for everyone involved. Like when they all commit on the same day at staggered times, the coordination is a sign than they're still working like a team.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:55 PM ^
That makes sense. Hellos and exits seem to come in bunches sometimes and today is one of those times.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:23 PM ^
Good luck to him. I think he struggled early on with the transition to UM but looked like a solid WR who might as well take a shot at the NFL now.
January 5th, 2022 at 2:53 PM ^
I assumed at the beginning of the season he'd be here for just one year. Hope he can make a roster somewhere.
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