Between 1999 and 2003, Baker was a member of the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, spending equal time on the active roster, injured reserve, the practice squad or even being cut from the team before getting re-signed a year later.

Despite those achievements, Baker was also known for his inconsistent performances that featured either untimely dropped passes or fumbles after making his receptions.

On August 3, 2006, coach Pinball Clemons kept Baker from entering a game in the first half against the Montreal Alouettes for disciplinary reasons.

On August 22, 2006, Baker announced his retirement from professional football to pursue a career in rap music under the recording name Shake Severs.

He pleaded guilty in October 2013 [2] to federal heroin trafficking and firearms charges, and he was sentenced to six years and three months in prison.