Baker Mayfield: The Football Star Who Started from Scratch!

Baker Mayfield is a super cool American football player who plays as a quarterback. That means he's the boss of throwing the football to his teammates! He plays for a team called the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Imagine being the captain of your favorite game, that's kind of like Baker's job on the field. He throws the ball really far and helps his team score points to win games. He's known for his amazing throws and exciting plays that make everyone cheer!

Did you know Baker started playing football in college without even being on a scholarship? He was a 'walk-on,' which means he had to try extra hard to get noticed! He played for the Oklahoma Sooners and became the FIRST player ever to win the super important Heisman Trophy even though he started as a walk-on.

That's like winning the biggest prize in a race even when you weren't supposed to be in it! It shows that with hard work, you can achieve amazing things.

When Baker first started playing in the big professional league called the NFL, he broke a record for throwing the most touchdowns as a rookie! That's like being the best new student in your class on the very first day. He also helped his team, the Cleveland Browns, win their first playoff game in a super long time, which is a really big deal in football.

He's like a superhero who can turn a team's luck around!

Baker has played for a few different teams, but he always brings his best game. He's been traded to new teams, which is like moving to a new school, but he keeps playing his heart out. He's even been chosen to play in special games called the Pro Bowl, where the best players get to show off their skills.

He's also the best ever at having a high 'playoff passer rating,' which means he throws the ball super well when the games are most important!