Ryan Baker Ryan Edward Baker ( born November 25 , 1984 in Indianapolis , Indiana ) is an American football defensive end free agent who formerly played for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League . He was originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Purdue . Early years . Baker started off his career at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis , Indiana where he won several awards , including the 2004 Indianapolis Star ' Athlete of the Year ' . He was a four year two - way starter and two - time team captain for the Bishop Chatard Trojans . He led the team to three consecutive Indiana high school football class 3A State Championships in the 2001 , 2002 , and 2003 seasons . He was runner - up 2003 Mr . Indiana Football behind Desmond Tardy , of Warren Central High School and participated in the 2004 Indiana All - Star Game . Baker was also a member of the 2004 U . S . Army All - American Bowl East Football team , along with former Dolphins teammates Ted Ginn and Chad Henne . Baker was the recipient of the 2004 Doc Blanchard Award for excellence in community service , education , and athletic distinction . Baker was also a four year starter and member of the 2003 Bishop Chatard Indiana high school basketball 3A state championship team along with his childhood friend . At that time , Bishop Chatard was only the second high school in Indiana history to win both a state championship in football and basketball in the same academic year . College career . Recruitment . During the 2003 - 2004 college recruiting season , Baker verbally committed to join the University of Notre Dame football program under head coach Tyrone Willingham . The Notre Dame football program publicly announced the commitment though Baker had not submitted his official commitment papers . About seven weeks following the incident , Baker committed to joining the Purdue University football program , under head coach Joe Tiller , by submitting formal commitment papers to Purdue University . Baker , also being an accomplished basketball player , was recruited by Division I basketball programs . He often received scholarship offers from both the Basketball and Football programs of the same university . Though he was a successful multi - sport athlete , Baker chose to focus solely on Football . Purdue . Baker played college football at Purdue University ( 2004 – 2008 ) . He was co - captain along with Curtis Painter , and Jermaine Guynn for the 2008 football season and his position of specialty was defensive tackle . During each home game of the 2008 season , " The Boilermaker " statue bore the number 90 jersey in honor of Baker ' s indomitable spirit and Boilermaker style of football . Baker graduated from the Purdue University Krannert School of Management with a Bachelor ' s degree in Management in December 2008 . Professional career . Miami Dolphins . 2009 . After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft , Baker signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 30 , 2009 . He was waived by the Dolphins during final cuts on September 5 and subsequently re - signed to the team ' s practice squad . Baker made his professional debut against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on November 29 , 2009 , after being signed to the active roster the previous day , recording a quarterback sack his second play from scrimmage . 2010 . Baker was waived during final cuts on September 4 , 2010 and re - signed to the Dolphins ' practice squad . He was soon reinstated to the active roster on September 18 after the team waived defensive end Rob Rose . 2011 . Baker was released from the team during week four of the season , on September 28 , 2011 , to make room for running back Steve Slaton . Baker was resigned to the team on November 30 , 2011 and Igor Olshansky was subsequently released . 2012 . On March 20 , 2012 Baker was re - signed to a one - year contract . On August 31 , 2012 he was released from the team during final cuts and later re - signed to the team during the second week of the season on September 12 , 2012 in order to serve in a reserve role in place of the injured Tony McDaniel . Baker was again released from the reserve role during the third week of the season on September 18 , 2012 and the team subsequently signed former Detroit Lions defensive lineman Andre Fluellen . Personal life . Family . Baker married his high school sweetheart Susanah Fox Acheson at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Indianapolis , Indiana on July 16 , 2011 . Susanah serves as the Vice President for the Ryan Baker Foundation . The Ryan Baker Foundation . During the summer , The Ryan Baker Foundation hosts the annual Ryan Baker Football Camp for youth football players in the Indianapolis area . Publications . Baker and his wife Susanah appeared on the cover of Indiana Living Green magazine December 2012 edition ; the article was titled " Feeding a Pro Football Player — Organically " .