Kalif RaymondRaymond with the Tennessee Titans in 2019No. 11 – Detroit LionsPositionWide receiver / Return specialistRoster statusActivePersonal informationBorn (1994-08-08) August 8, 1994 (age 31)Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)Weight180 lb (82 kg)Career informationHigh schoolGreater Atlanta Christian (Norcross, Georgia)CollegeHoly Cross (2012–2015)NFL draft2016: undraftedCareer history Denver Broncos (2016) New York Jets (2017) New York Giants (2017) Tennessee Titans (2018)* New York Giants (2018)* Tennessee Titans (2018–2020) Detroit Lions (2021–present) * Offseason and/or practice squad member only Awards and highlights 2× Second-team All-Pro (2022, 2024) NFL punt return yards leader (2024) Career NFL statistics as of 2024Receptions166Receiving yards2,265Return yards2,888Total touchdowns10Stats at Pro Football Reference
Kalif Raymond (born August 8, 1994) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders and signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Raymond joined the Lions in 2021 and was a second-team All-Pro punt returner in 2022 and 2024. He was also the NFL punt return yards leader in 2024, despite missing five games. Raymond has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, and New York Giants.
Early life[edit]Raymond was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, to an African-American father and a Chinese mother. He played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders from 2012 to 2015.
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 during final roster cuts and was later signed to the practice squad.[2][3] Raymond was promoted to active roster on December 2.[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 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[8][9] He was released on September 26.[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,[12] but was re-signed the next day.[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,[18] but was released two days later.[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.[21]
Raymond after scoring a touchdown in a game against the Indianapolis Colts in 2019On 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 the 35–32 victory. Three weeks later, he scored his first NFL touchdown on a 40-yard pass from Tannehill in a 31–17 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Raymond ge 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 Rens, 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,[28] and was activated six days later.[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, he ran 47 yards for his first career punt-return touchdown in a 20–17 win against his former team, the Jets.[33] Raymond was named second-team All-Pro for the 2022 season.[34]
On August 11, 2023, Raymond signed a two-year contract extension with the Lions.[35]
In Week 8 of the 2024 season, Raymond had a 90-yard punt return touchdown along with a seven-yard touchdown reception during a 52–14 victory over the Titans, his former team, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.[36] Raymond finished the season with 30 punt returns for 413 yards, leading the league in punt return yards despite missing five games due to injury. As a receiver, he had 17 receptions for 215 yards and two touchdowns.[37][38] Raymond was named second-team All-Pro as a punt returner.[39]
NFL career statistics[edit] Legend Led the league Bold Career-high Regular season[edit] Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Kick Returning Punt Returning Fumbles 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 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 2024 DET 12 2 17 215 12.6 38 2 2 0 0.0 12 0 1 26 26.0 26 0 30 413 13.8 90 1 0 0 Career 97 30 166 2,265 13.6 75T 8 23 130 5.7 40 0 56 1,177 21.0 52 0 156 1,707 10.9 90 2 11 4 Postseason[edit] Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Returning Fumbles 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 2024 DET 1 0 3 37 12.3 15 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 21 21.0 21 0 0 0 Career 4 0 4 82 20.5 45T 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 8 106 13.3 22 0 0 0 Personal life[edit]Raymond is of half Chinese descent.[40]
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Reed 5 Did Montgomery 6 Terrion Arnold 8 Kyle Allen 11 Kalif Raymond 12 Thomas Harper 13 Craig Reynolds 14 Amon-Ra St. Brown 15 Grant Stuard 16 Jared Goff 18 Isaac TeSlaa 19 Dominic Lovett 21 Amik Robertson 23 Rock Ya-Sin 25 Jacob Saylors 29 Avonte Maddox 30 Khalil Dorsey 31 Kerby Joseph 32 Brian Branch 33 Sione Vaki 34 Alex Anzalone 39 Jake Bates 46 Jack Campbell 49 Hogan Hatten 51 Roy Lopez 52 Zach Cunningham 53 Trevor Nowaske 55 Derrick Barnes 58 Penei Sewell 59 Giovanni Manu 60 Graham Glasgow 65 Kingsley Eguakun 67 Trystan Colon 68 Taylor Decker 69 Tate Ratledge 73 Christian Mahogany 74 Kayode Awosika 78 Tyler Lacy 87 Sam LaPorta 89 Brock Wright 90 Chris Smith 91 Tyleik Williams 94 Mekhi Wingo 95 Pat O'Connor 96 Al-Quadin Muhammad 97 Aidan Hutchinson 98 D. J. Reader 99 Tyrus Wheat Practice squad 10 Ronnie Bell 17 C. J. Beathard 24 Loren Strickland 36 Erick Hallett 40 Zach Horton 50 Andre Carter II 62 Michael Niese 63 Mason Miller 64 Keith Cooper 66 Myles Adams 70 Dan Skipper 77 Devin Cochran 80 Malik Cunningham 82 Ross Dwelley 83 Jackson Meeks 85 Tom Kennedy Reserve 9 Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (IR) 28 Dan Jackson (IR) 44 Malcolm Rodriguez (PUP) 47 Ezekiel Turner (IR) 54 Alim McNeill (PUP) 71 Miles Frazier (PUP) 72 Jamarco Jones (IR) 75 Colby Sorsdal (IR) 76 Justin Herron (IR) 78 Levi Onwuzurike (PUP) 84 Shane Zylstra (IR) 88 Kenny Yeboah (IR) 92 Marcus Denport (IR) 93 Josh Paschal (NF-Inj.) vteNFL annual punt return yards leaders 1941: Dudley 1942: Dudley 1943: Sinkwich 1944: Dis 1945: Bagarus 1946: Dudley 1947: Slater 1948: McAfee 1949: V. Smith 1950: Grimes 1951: Tunnell 1952: Tunnell 1953: W. 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