Andre Baccellia
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Andre Baccellia
| image =
| alt =
| caption = Baccellia on the Arizona Cardinals in 2021
| current_team = Arizona Cardinals
| number = 82
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|1|7}}
| birth_place = Thousand Oaks, California, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lb = 175
| high_school = Westlake {{avoid wrap|(Thousand Oaks)}}
| college = Washington (2015–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams = * Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- New England Patriots (2020)*
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2021}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 7
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 45
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| pfr = BaccAn00
}}
Andre Baccellia (born January 7, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies and was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in {{NFL Year|2020}}.
Early life
Baccellia was born on January 7, 1997, in Thousand Oaks, California. He attended high school there for Westlake, playing football and track. As a junior in high school, Baccellia caught 46 passes for 954 yards and 11 touchdowns, helping his team achieve an 8–3 record. As a senior, he missed time due to injury but still managed to gain 392 yards on 18 catches, scoring 5 touchdowns. In track, he finished third place in the 100 meter race at the Ventura County Championships.{{Cite web|url=https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/andre-baccellia/9466|title=Andre Baccellia|website=Washington Huskies}} He was ranked the 78th best recruit in California and the 104th receiver overall.
College career
He was given a scholarship to play for University of Washington. He spent his true freshman year as a redshirt, and did not play for their Huskies football team. In his first game the following year, Baccellia recorded two catches for 40 yards and one touchdown in the season opener against Rutgers. He made his first career start later that year, versus Portland State. He finished the season with 7 catches for 98 yards and one touchdown.
He played in just seven games as a sophomore, starting four. Baccellia finished the year with 16 catches for 187 yards. He also threw a 52-yard pass against Penn State in the Fiesta Bowl. He played in all 14 games the following year, starting five. He became more involved on offense as a junior in 2018, making 55 catches for 584 yards. As a senior, Baccellia played in all but one game, and recorded 29 receptions for 314 yards and four touchdowns.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 8 5/8
| weight = 175
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1008173&DraftYear=2020 |title=2020 NFL Draft Scout Andre Baccellia College Football Profile |access-date=July 12, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
After running a 4.28 second 40-yard dash at his college Pro Day, Baccellia was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs{{Cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/washington/Article/2020-NFL-Draft-Washington-Huskies-UW-Football-receiver-Andre-Baccellia-signs-with-Kansas-City-as-a-free-agent-146516298/|title=Andre Baccellia signs with Kansas City as a free agent|website=Dawgman.com}} as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL draft.{{Cite web|url=https://musketfire.com/2020/08/31/patriots-sign-andre-baccellia-impact/|title=Patriots: Can UDFA signing Andre Baccellia make an impact?|first=Tanner|last=Pitocchelli|date=August 31, 2020}} He was released near the end of preseason, as the Chiefs already had extensive depth at the wide receiver position.{{Cite web|url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2020/08/20/chiefs-news-aleva-hifo-andre-baccellia-released-on-waivers/|title=Chiefs news: Aleva Hifo, Andre Baccellia released on waivers|date=August 20, 2020}}
=New England Patriots=
After being waived by the Chiefs, Baccellia was signed by the New England Patriots on August 29,{{Cite web|url=https://www.patspulpit.com/2020/9/1/21409968/patriots-2020-roster-breakdown-wide-receiver-andre-baccellia|title=Patriots roster breakdown: Andre Baccellia has one week to prove his value to New England's offense|first=Bernd|last=Buchmasser|date=September 1, 2020|website=Pats Pulpit}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-wr-andre-baccellia|title=Patriots Sign WR Andre Baccellia|website=www.patriots.com}} only to be waived less than a week later.
=Arizona Cardinals=
Baccellia was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on April 15, 2021.{{Cite web|url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2021/4/15/22386306/arizona-cardinals-sign-five-players-to-contracts-heading-into-2021-nfl-offseason-andre-baccellia|title=Arizona Cardinals sign five players to contracts heading into 2021 NFL offseason|first=Seth|last=Cox|date=April 15, 2021|website=Revenge of the Birds}} He was waived at roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/news/cardinals-reportedly-add-cb-rasul-douglas-two-others-to-practice-squad|title=Cardinals Reportedly Add CB Rasul Douglas, Three Others to Practice Squad|first=Alex|last=Weiner|website=Sports Illustrated}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-15-players-to-futures-contracts-2022|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=January 19, 2022}}
On August 30, 2022, Baccellia was waived by the Cardinals and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Make Final Cutdown To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/arizona-cardinals-make-final-cuts-to-get-to-53-man-roster|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=August 30, 2022}}{{cite web|title=Cardinals Re-Sign 11 To Practice Squad|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-re-sign-11-to-practice-squad|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=August 31, 2022}} He was promoted to the active roster on September 10, 2022.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Bring Back Max Garcia, Place Cody Ford On IR|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-bring-back-max-garcia-place-cody-ford-on-ir|website=AZCardinals.com|date=September 10, 2022}} He was released ten days later and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cardinals sign Devon Kennard to active roster, release Andre Baccellia|url=https://arizonasports.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/cardinals-sign-devon-kennard-to-active-roster-release-andre-baccellia/3304811/|website=ArizonaSports.com|date=September 20, 2022}} In his first two games played, Baccellia recorded two receptions for 12 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BaccAn00.htm|website=Pro-Football-Reference.com|title=Andre Baccellia Stats}} He was signed to the active roster on October 8.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Activate Antonio Hamilton To 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-activate-antonio-hamilton-to-53-man-roster|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 8, 2022}} He was waived on October 11 and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on November 26, then waived and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Marquise Brown Activated; D.J. Humphries, Zach Ertz To Injured Reserve|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/marquise-brown-activated-d-j-humphries-zach-ertz-to-injured-reserve|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=November 26, 2022}} He was again promoted to the active roster on December 31. He finished the season with seven receptions for 45 yards in eight games played.
On August 29, 2023, Baccellia was released by the Cardinals and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title= Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/arizona-cardinals-make-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster|website=AZCardinals.com|date=August 29, 2023}}{{Cite web |date=2023-09-01 |title=Andre Baccellia: Rejoins Arizona on practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/andre-baccellia-rejoins-arizona-on-practice-squad/ |access-date=2023-09-01 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 4 and released two days later.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Send Elijah Wilkinson To Injured Reserve|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-send-elijah-wilkinson-to-injured-reserve-kyler-murray|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=October 28, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Root |first1=Jess |title=Cardinals make minor roster, practice squad moves |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/lists/cardinals-make-minor-roster-practice-squad-moves/ |website=Cardinals Wire |access-date=1 November 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Gershman |first1=Zach |title=After Injuries, Cardinals Claim OL Doug Kramer Off Waivers |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/after-injuries-cardinals-claim-ol-doug-kramer-off-waivers |website=azcardinals.com |access-date=7 November 2023}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 8.{{cite web |title=Andre Baccellia: Returns to Arizona |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/andre-baccellia-returns-to-arizona/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=8 November 2023}} Baccellia was signed to the active roster on November 18.{{cite web |last1=Urban |first1=Darren |title=Cardinals Sign Andre Baccellia To Active Roster |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-andre-baccellia-to-active-roster-with-michael-wilson-hurting |website=azcardinals.com |access-date=19 November 2023}} He was released on December 11 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.{{cite web |last1=Root |first1=Jess |title=Cardinals make 2 receiver roster moves on Monday |url=https://cardswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/12/cardinals-make-2-receiver-roster-moves-on-monday/ |website=Cardinals Wire |access-date=13 December 2023}}{{cite web |title=Cardinals re-sign Andre Baccellia to practice squad |url=https://arizonasports.com/story/3539679/cardinals-re-sign-andre-baccellia-to-practice-squad/ |website=Arizona Sports |access-date=13 December 2023}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-eight-players-to-futures-deals|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=January 8, 2024}}
Baccellia was waived by the Cardinals on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Trim Roster To Get To 53 For Regular Season|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-trim-roster-to-get-to-53-for-2024-regular-season|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Cardinals Announce Initial Practice Squad For 2024|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-announce-initial-practice-squad-for-2024|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=August 28, 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025.{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign 7 Players To Futures Deals|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-7-players-to-futures-deals|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=January 6, 2025}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.azcardinals.com/team/players-roster/andre-baccellia/ Arizona Cardinals bio]
- [https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/andre-baccellia/9466 Washington Huskies bio]
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