BEREA, Ohio -- Cleveland native Jerome Baker was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft Friday night.
The former Benedictine High School star and standout defender for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Baker was selected by Miami with the ninth pick of the third round, which was the 73rd overall choice in the 2018 NFL Draft.
PHOTOS | Cleveland native Jerome Baker selected by Miami Dolphins in third round of 2018 NFL Draft
In three years with the Buckeyes, Baker registered 90 solo tackles, 68 assists and 158 total stops with seven sacks, 17.5 tackles for lost yardage, two interceptions, one forced fumble, three fumble recoveries and three passes defended.
After appearing in just seven games as a freshman in 2015, Baker became a stalwart for the Buckeyes’ defense, as he played in 13 games in each of those seasons, registering at least 40 solo tackles and 30 assists with 3.5 sacks.
Baker was the fourth former Buckeyes defender chosen over the first two days of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Cornerback Denzel Ward was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the No. 4 overall pick, while defensive end Tyquan Lewis was chosen by the Indianapolis Colts at No. 64, a pick obtained in a trade with Cleveland.
Four picks after Baker came off the board, defensive lineman Sam Hubbard became the second Buckeyes star to be chosen by his hometown team this season, as the Cincinnati native was selected by the Bengals at No. 77.
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