Kalif Raymond
No. 11 – Detroit Lions | |||||||||||
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Position: | Wide receiver / Punt returner | ||||||||||
Personal information | |||||||||||
Born: | Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. | August 8, 1994||||||||||
Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||
High school: | Greater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Georgia) | ||||||||||
College: | Holy Cross (2012–2015) | ||||||||||
Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
Roster status: | Injured reserve | ||||||||||
Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||
Career NFL statistics as of Week 7, 2024 | |||||||||||
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Kalif Raymond (born August 8, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).
Early Life
[edit]He was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. to an African-American father and a Chinese mother. He played college football at Holy Cross and was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
Professional career
[edit]Denver Broncos
[edit]On May 3, 2016, the Denver Broncos signed Raymond as an undrafted free agent.[1] He was released on September 3, 2016, during the final roster cuts and was later signed to the practice squad.[2][3] He was promoted to active roster on December 2, 2016.[4]
On September 2, 2017, Raymond was waived by the Broncos.[5]
New York Jets
[edit]Raymond was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 3, 2017.[6]
In the season opener against the Buffalo Bills, Raymond was the kickoff and punt returner in his Jets debut.[7]
Raymond was waived on September 19, 2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He was released by the team on September 26, 2017.[10]
New York Giants (first stint)
[edit]On October 11, 2017, Raymond was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.[11] He was released on October 31, but re-signed the next day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 14.[14]
On September 1, 2018, Raymond was waived by the Giants.[15]
Tennessee Titans (first stint)
[edit]On September 25, 2018, Raymond was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[16] He was released on October 2.[17]
New York Giants (second stint)
[edit]On October 16, 2018, Raymond was signed to the Giants practice squad, but was released two days later.[18][19]
Tennessee Titans (second stint)
[edit]On December 24, 2018, Raymond was signed to the Titans practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Titans on December 31, 2018.[21]
On September 7, 2019, Raymond was waived by the Titans and was re-signed to the practice squad.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2019.[23] During Week 10 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Raymond caught a 52-yard reception from Ryan Tannehill and returned three kicks for 46 yards in a 35–32 victory. On December 1, 2019, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 40-yard pass from Tannehill in a 31–17 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Raymond gave the football to his mother who was in attendance at the Week 13 game.[24] On the 2019 season, Raymond totaled nine receptions for 170 receiving yards and one touchdown in eight games.[25] In the divisional round of the playoffs against the Baltimore Ravens, he caught a 45-yard touchdown during the 28–12 road victory.[26]
In Week 3 of the 2020 season, Raymond had three receptions for 118 yards in the 31–30 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.[27] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Titans on December 19, 2020,[28] and activated on December 25.[29]
Detroit Lions
[edit]On March 25, 2021, Raymond signed with the Detroit Lions.[30] On October 3, 2021, he scored two touchdowns in a 24–14 loss to the Chicago Bears.[31]
On March 18, 2022, Raymond signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension with the Lions.[32] On December 18, 2022, he ran 47 yards for his first career punt-return touchdown in a 20–17 win against his former team, the Jets.[33]
On August 11, 2023, Raymond signed a two-year contract extension with the Lions.[34]
In Week 8 of the 2024 season, Raymond had a 90-yard punt return touchdown along with a seven-yard touchdown catch in a 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.[35]
NFL statistics
[edit]Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Kick Returning | Punt Returning | Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
2016 | DEN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 137 | 22.8 | 40 | 0 | 11 | 111 | 11.0 | 25 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
2017 | NYJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 40 | 0 | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
NYG | 6 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | −1 | −1.0 | −1 | 0 | 11 | 186 | 16.9 | 24 | 0 | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
2019 | TEN | 8 | 1 | 9 | 170 | 18.9 | 52 | 1 | 1 | −5 | −5.0 | −5 | 0 | 18 | 403 | 22.4 | 45 | 0 | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
2020 | TEN | 15 | 3 | 9 | 187 | 20.8 | 61 | 0 | 1 | −3 | −3.0 | −3 | 0 | 15 | 275 | 18.3 | 30 | 0 | 23 | 208 | 9.0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2021 | DET | 16 | 14 | 48 | 576 | 12.0 | 75T | 4 | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 236 | 11.2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | DET | 17 | 7 | 47 | 616 | 13.1 | 56 | 0 | 7 | 36 | 5.1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 52 | 0 | 20 | 264 | 13.2 | 47 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
2023 | DET | 17 | 3 | 35 | 489 | 14.0 | 41 | 1 | 7 | 75 | 10.7 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 331 | 10.5 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career | 85 | 28 | 149 | 2,050 | 13.8 | 75T | 6 | 19 | 113 | 5.9 | 40 | 0 | 55 | 1,151 | 20.9 | 52 | 0 | 113 | 1,131 | 10.0 | 48 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Returning | Fumbles | |||||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | |||
2019 | TEN | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 45T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2020 | TEN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2023 | DET | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||||||||||||
Career | 3 | 0 | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 45T | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
References
[edit]- ^ Mason, Andrew (May 2, 2016). "Get to know the Broncos' 21 college free agents". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on October 30, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (September 3, 2016). "Broncos make 23 moves to pare roster at the deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on August 19, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (September 5, 2016). "Broncos round out practice squad with Kalif Raymond". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Swanson, Ben (December 2, 2016). "Broncos promote WR Kalif Raymond to active roster, move Janovich to injured reserve". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
- ^ Mason, Andrew (September 2, 2017). "Broncos trim roster at deadline". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2017.
- ^ Allen, Eric (September 3, 2017). "Jets Claim Four Including Two Receivers". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on December 18, 2017.
- ^ "New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – September 10th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 19, 2017). "Jets Waive WR-KR Kalif Raymond". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 23, 2017.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 21, 2017). "Jets Add WR-KR Kalif Raymond to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2018.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 26, 2017). "Jets Sign CB Robert Nelson to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2017.
- ^ "Giants sign WR Kalif Raymond, OL Ethan Cooper to practice squad". USAToday.com. October 11, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (October 31, 2017). "Giants re-sign DE Devin Taylor, place DE Nordly Capi on IR". Giants.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2018.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2017). "Giants fill Jenkins vacancy, sign DE Jordan Williams off practice squad". Giants.com. Archived from the original on November 9, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (November 14, 2017). "Giants roster moves: Keenan Robinson placed on IR; Three players signed". Giants.com. Archived from the original on December 19, 2017.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 25, 2018). "Titans Add Veteran QB Austin Davis, Place OL Kevin Pamphile on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com.
- ^ "Titans add Chad Hansen, LaTroy Lewis to practice squad". 247sports.com. October 2, 2018.
- ^ Eisen, Michael (October 16, 2018). "Giants sign WR Bennie Fowler, waive CB Donte Deayon among roster moves". Giants.com.
- ^ "Giants sign former first-round pick Corey Coleman to practice squad". BigBlueView.com. October 18, 2018.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 24, 2018). "Titans Add a Third QB to the Roster, and Place DT Jurrell Casey on Injured Reserve". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Titans Sign Nine Players to Futures Contracts". TitansOnline.com. December 31, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (September 7, 2019). "Titans Promote OL Aaron Stinnie to 53-Man Roster, Waive WR Kalif Raymond". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (October 26, 2019). "Titans Promote DB Kareem Orr, WR Kalif Raymond to 53-Man Roster". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 1, 2019). "Everybody Loves Raymond: Titans WR Kalif Raymond Seals Win With Late Touchdown Catch". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Kalif Raymond 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "Titans stun Ravens, head to AFC title game with 28–12 win". www.espn.com. Associated Press. January 11, 2020. Retrieved January 11, 2020.
- ^ "Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – September 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ Alper, Josh (December 19, 2020). "Titans put Kalif Raymond on COVID-19 list". NBCSports.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 25, 2020). "Titans Activate WR/Return Man Kalif Raymond from Reserve/COVID-19 List". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Lions sign free agent WR Kalif Raymond". DetroitLions.com. March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Lions Kalif Raymond scores pair of touchdowns". Archived from the original on November 12, 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Lions re-sign WR Kalif Raymond to contract extension through 2023 season". DetroitLions.com. March 18, 2022. Archived from the original on March 18, 2022. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
- ^ Woodyard, Eric (December 18, 2022). "Kalif Raymond goes 47 yards for first career punt-return touchdown". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ "Lions sign WR Kalif Raymond to contract extension through the 2025 season". DetroitLions.com. August 11, 2023.
- ^ Gordon, Grant (October 30, 2024). "Browns QB Jameis Winston, Falcons QB Kirk Cousins highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NFL.com · ESPN · Yahoo Sports
- Detroit Lions bio
- Holy Cross Crusaders bio
- Media related to Kalif Raymond at Wikimedia Commons
- 1994 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Players of American football from Gwinnett County, Georgia
- American football wide receivers
- Holy Cross Crusaders football players
- Denver Broncos players
- New York Jets players
- New York Giants players
- Tennessee Titans players
- Detroit Lions players
- Greater Atlanta Christian School alumni
- Asian American players of American football