Budda Baker Salary: How Much Does Budda Baker Earn?

Four-time pro bowler Budda Baker earns a salary of $14,750,000.

Who Is Budda Baker?

Budda Baker is an NFL football safety who plays for the Arizona Cardinals.

Baker, whose full name is Bishard Baker, was given the nickname “Budda” by his mother when he was born on January 10, 1996, because he had looked like a Buddha doll.

Baker attended Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington, and participated in football as a running back and safety.

He was an exceptional safety amongst his pairs as a senior and was honored with the Seattle Times High School Athlete of the Year Award.

Baker, who had also played college football for Washington, was drafted in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, by the Arizona Cardinals, as the 36th overall pick.

Baker started all 17 games in the 2021 season, compiling 98 tackles, two sacks, seven passes defended, and three interceptions.

Baker’s NFL statistics shows a record of 578 tackles, 7.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 5 fumble recoveries, 5 interceptions, 27 pass deflections, and 1 defensive touchdown.