1. Kalif Raymond was born on August 8,1994 and is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League.
24 Facts About Kalif Raymond
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Kalif Raymond played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders.
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Kalif Raymond was the NFL punt return yards leader in 2024, despite missing five games.
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Kalif Raymond previously played in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans, New York Jets, New York Giants and Denver Broncos.
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Kalif Raymond was born in Lawrenceville, Georgia, US to an African-American father and a Chinese mother.
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Kalif Raymond played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders from 2012 to 2015.
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Kalif Raymond was released on September 3,2016, during the final roster cuts and was later signed to the practice squad.
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Kalif Raymond was promoted to active roster on December 2,2016.
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On September 2,2017, Kalif Raymond was waived by the Broncos.
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Kalif Raymond was claimed off waivers by the New York Jets on September 3,2017.
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Kalif Raymond was waived on September 19,2017, and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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Kalif Raymond was released by the team on September 26,2017.
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On October 11,2017, Kalif Raymond was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad.
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On September 1,2018, Kalif Raymond was waived by the Giants.
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On September 25,2018, Kalif Raymond was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.
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On October 16,2018, Kalif Raymond was signed to the Giants practice squad, but was released two days later.
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On December 24,2018, Kalif Raymond was signed to the Titans practice squad.
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On September 7,2019, Kalif Raymond was waived by the Titans and was re-signed to the practice squad.
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Kalif Raymond was promoted to the active roster on October 26,2019.
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Kalif Raymond gave the football to his mother who was in attendance at the Week 13 game.
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On March 25,2021, Kalif Raymond signed with the Detroit Lions.
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On March 18,2022, Kalif Raymond signed a two-year, $9.5 million contract extension with the Lions.
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Kalif Raymond was named Second-team All-Pro for the 2022 season.
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Kalif 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.