David Baas life and biography

Known for his power and versatil­ity, David Baas has become a mainstay on the 49ers offensive line after being drafted in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft. During the 2009 season, Baas was the model of consistency, starting all 16 games at LG. His efforts were noticed by his teammates as he was named the 2009 recipient of the Bobb McKittrick Award. Baas made his first career start at LG in 2008 after having started 13 prior contests at RG.

Originally a 2nd-round (33rd pick overall) draft choice by SF in 2005.

•David is a huge karaoke fan. In college, he could often be heard belting out pop, rock, country and even a little rhythm and blues. He tackled the national anthem twice in public settings and began working on a wide range of styl­ings that included such disparate efforts as Josh Groban’s “You Raise Me Up” to old R&B classics.
•David came into the world with quite an entertaining birth tale. His unique labor took place in the parking lot of a bank near Tulsa, OK. In a dash to reach the hospital emergency room, David’s parents had to come up with an alternate plan. Their son was ready to be delivered with no time to spare. The Baas’ stopped in the bank parking lot and David’s father delivered him in the family Datsun.

AWARDS & HONORS:
2009: Bobb McKittrick Award

2009:
•Started every game at LG.
•Helped the team rush for a season-high 246 yds. vs. Sea. (9/20).
•Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack on QB Alex Smith on any of his 41 attempts vs. Jax. (11/29). It marked the first time the 49ers did not give up a sack since 11/10/08, at Arz. (QB Shaun Hill – 40 attempts).

2008:
•Saw action in all 16 games, starting the final 9 contests at LG. Originally penciled in as a starter heading into the offseason, but a torn pectoral mus­cle suffered in April held him out for the majority of training camp.
•Made first career start at LG vs. Sea. (10/26), replacing G Adam Snyder in starting lineup.

2007:
•Played in 15 games (8 starts), becoming the starter at RG after G Justin Smiley was placed on IR with a shoulder injury suffered at Atl. (11/4).
•Made first start of season at RG at Sea. (11/12).

2006:
•Played in all 16 games, seeing action along the offensive line in 3 contests.
•Saw action at center at Den. (12/31), helping offense rush for 198 yds., including 153 from Gore in team’s 26-23 overtime win.

2005:
•Played in 13 games, starting the final 5 contests at RG, and was one of nine 49ers 2005 draft picks who played in a game in 2005.
•Played in first career game at Arz. (10/2) in Mexico City, seeing action on special teams.
•Made first career start when he lined up at RG vs. Arz. (12/4) due to an injury to C Jeremy Newberry, which moved C Eric Heitmann from right guard to center.

COLLEGE:
•Awarded Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year after his final season at Michigan and was the Wolverines’ top offensive lineman, earning the Hugh H. Rader Award. Started first 3 games at left guard before shifting to cen­ter during senior season. Michigan avgeraged 106.0 yds. per game on the ground, but increased to 189.7 yds. per game after his move to center. Started entire 2002 season at LG and earned first-team All-Big Ten Confer­ence honors by the league’s coaches and media.

PERSONAL:
•Married to Elizabeth. Couple resides in Sarasota, FL.
•Prepped at Riverview (FL) HS and was a USA Today High School All-America honorable mention. Added All-America honors by Super Prep Magazine and Prep Football Report. Named first-team all-state and all-area as a senior. Played in Florida-Georgia All-Star Game and Florida-California All-Star Game.
•Earned four letters in track. Threw career-best (53 ft, 11 inch) shot put in senior campaign and earned all-county and all-area honors three times in shot put.
• Majored in general studies.
•Born David Baas (9/28/81) in Bixby, OK.

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