UNC Offensive Tackle Cayden Baker To Medically Retire From Football

Posted Mar 30, 2023
North Carolina junior offensive lineman Cayden Baker will medically retire from football. A 6-foot-6, 305-pound offensive tackle, Baker spent three seasons with the Carolina football program after arriving as part of UNC's loaded 2020 signing class. Baker was mentioned as being in the mix at offensive tackle as recently as Saturday by coach Mack Brown. (Inside Carolina)

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