Billy Bajema
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
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Weight: | 259 lb (117 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Oklahoma City (OK) Westmoore | ||||
College: | Oklahoma State | ||||
NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 7 / Pick: 249 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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William Daryl Bajema II (born October 31, 1982) is a former
Early years
Bajema attended Brink Junior High and
College career
After arriving at
Professional career
Pre-draft
Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||
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6 ft 4+7⁄8 in (1.95 m) |
261 lb (118 kg) |
4.80 s | 1.66 s | 2.79 s | 4.25 s | 7.05 s | 31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m) |
9 ft 5 in (2.87 m) |
16 reps | |||
All values from NFL Combine.[1]
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San Francisco 49ers
Bajema was drafted by
Bajema signed his one-year, $927,000 tender as a restricted free agent to stay with the 49ers in 2008. Bajema was mostly used as the blocking tight end by 49ers.
St. Louis Rams
An
Baltimore Ravens
Bajema signed with the Baltimore Ravens on August 1, 2012. He helped the Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII over his old team, the 49ers to earn his first championship ring. After leaving the Ravens following the 2012 season, Bajema was re-signed by the team one day before its 2013 season opener, filling the roster spot opened by starting tight end Dennis Pitta's injury. On the Ravens' first score of the season, Bajema went in motion prior to the snap, putting the entire opposing Denver Broncos defense off-guard and nearly single-handedly contributing to Vonta Leach's touchdown reception.
Personal life
Bajema was born in
In 2004, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes presented Billy Bajema with the first of what is now a yearly award in Bobby Bowden's name, The National Bobby Bowden Award, which honors one college football player for their achievements on the field and in the classroom and for their conduct as a faith model in the community. Nominees must have a 3.0 GPA or better and must also have the backing of his school's athletic director and head football coach. The award allows for a scholarship to be put forth for graduate studies. In 2014, Bajema began coaching football at John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, where former Oklahoma State teammate Rashaun Woods was named head coach in 2012.[5]
Bajema is a member of Oklahoma City Trinity Church of the Nazarene. He co-wrote a book with Nazarene General Superintendent Stan Toler.
References
- ^ "Billy Bajema, DS #10 TE, Oklahoma State". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ "Billy Bajema Contract, Salaries, and Transactions". Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
- ^ "Official Site of the San Francisco 49ers -". Archived from the original on November 29, 2008. Retrieved October 28, 2008.
- ^ Shadid, Trent (August 11, 2014). "High schools: Former NFL tight end Billy Bajema joins John Marshall staff". The Oklahoman. Retrieved February 15, 2015.