Colin Baxter

Colin Baxter (born July 31, 1987) is an American football offensive lineman for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chargers in 2011. He played college football for the University of Arizona.

He has also been a member of the New York Jets.

Early years
A native of Rolling Hills, California, Baxter attended Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, where he played lineman on both sides of the ball, and was the 2005 CIF Division III Defensive Player of the Year. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Baxter was listed as the No. 25 offensive guard prospect in the class of 2006. He was Arizona's first commitment in Class of 2006, pledging in June 2005.

College career
Baxter finished his senior season at Arizona with 50 appearances and 49 consecutive starts (first 11 at left guard, before switching to center). He was Rimington Trophy candidate in 2009 and earned an All-Pac-10 Second Team selection two years in a row. Finalist for the 2010 Rimington Trophy and also nominated for the 2010 Outland Trophy.

Baxter was considered one of the best center prospect in his class.

San Diego Chargers
After going undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft, Baxter was signed by the San Diego Chargers on July 26, 2011. He was waived on September 3.

New York Jets
Baxter was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 4, 2011. Baxter made his professional debut, replacing the injured Nick Mangold, on September 18, 2011. He was waived on October 25.

Second stint with the Chargers
Baxter elected to re-sign to San Diego's practice squad on October 26, 2011 despite the Jets' expressed interest in re-signing him to their squad.