University of Connecticut Athletics
2026 Football Roster
Mike Baker
- Position:
- Kicker
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 183
- Hometown:
- Wilmette, IL
- High School:
- Loyola Academy
- Prev School:
- Ole Miss
Prior to UConn: Transfers to UConn after two seasons at Ole' Miss...In 2025, played in three gamesย as the Rebels' backup kicker โฆ Was a perfect 3-for-3 on PATs โฆ Tallied five kickoffs on the season with one touchback โฆ vs. Georgia State (08/30/25): Went 3-of-3 on PATs and handled three kickoffs โฆ vs. Tulane (09/20/25): Handled one kickoff that traveled 57 yards โฆ vs. The Citadel (11/08/25): Sent one kickoff 61 yards...As a freshman in 2024, played in three total games and was redshirted, handling two kickoffs and one extra point โฆ vs. Furman (08/31/24): Recorded a touchback on one kickoff โฆ vs. Middle Tennessee (09/07/24): Handled one kickoff for 58 yards โฆ vs. Duke (01/02/25): Converted one PAT in Ole Missโ Gator Bowl victory.
HIGH SCHOOL:ย Earned eight varsity letters in football (3), hockey (3) and lacrosse (2) at Loyola Academy High School ... Played as a starting receiver, kicker and punter on two Illinois State Championship teams his junior and senior years ... Selected first-team all-state in football his senior year ... Was 31 of 37 in field goals over his varsity career, with a long of 57 yards.
