Ramel Keyton
No. 82 – Las Vegas Raiders | |
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Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
Born: | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. | September 14, 2000
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Marietta (Marietta, Georgia) |
College: | Tennessee (2019–2023) |
Undrafted: | 2024 |
Career history | |
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Roster status: | Active |
Ramel Pierre Keyton (born September 14, 2000) is an American professional football player who is a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football at Tennessee.
Early life and high school
Coming out of high school, Keyton was rated as a four star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.[1][2]
College career
In Keyton's freshman season in 2019, he tallied four receptions for 104 yards, while also rushing for ten yards.[3] During the 2020 season, Keyton played in seven games notching nine receptions for 76 yards.[4] During the 2021 season, Keyton totaled seven receptions for 72 yards.[5] In week seven of the 2022 season, Keyton had 77 yards and two touchdowns in a win over UT Martin.[6] In the 2022 Orange Bowl, Keyton hauled in four receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown versus Clemson.[7] Keyton finished the 2022 season bringing in 31 receptions for 562 yards and five touchdowns.[8] During the 2023 season, Keyton would start all 13 games for the Volunteers, where he notched 35 receptions for 642 yards and six touchdowns.[9] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Keyton decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[10][11]
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
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6 ft 2+1⁄3 in (1.89 m) |
191 lb (87 kg) |
32+2⁄4 in (0.83 m) |
9+7⁄8 in (0.25 m) |
4.51 s | 1.57 s | 2.57 s | 4.42 s | 7.07 s | 33.5 in (0.85 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | ||
All values from Pro Day[12][13] |
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Keyton decided to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[14][15]
References
- ^ Callahan, Ryan (16 May 2018). "Four-star wide receiver Ramel Keyton of Marietta, Ga., commits to Tennessee Vols". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Smith, Cam (May 17, 2018). "Tennessee lands commitment from 4-star Georgia WR Ramel Keyton". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Ramel Keyton 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Mike (5 December 2020). "Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton will focus on academics, not finish season with Vols". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Ramel Keyton 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Ezman, Alfred. "Ramel Keyton May Take Centerstage in CFB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Sylvia, Ryan. "Ramel Keyton looks to end five-year Vols career on high note in Citrus Bowl". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Ragan, Zach. "Tennessee Vols WR Ramel Keyton visits with AFC franchise ahead of 2024 NFL Draft". AtoZ Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Grubbs, Grant. "Report: Ramel Keyton agrees to UDFA deal with Las Vegas Raiders". On3.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Ramey, Grant. "Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton declares for the 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Paschall, David. "UT receiver Keyton seeking a lasting impression; Small opts out". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ "Ramel Keyton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Ramel Keyton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ "Raiders' Ramel Keyton: Signs with Raiders". CBS Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ Ragan, Zach (April 28, 2024). "New Raiders WR Ramel Keyton made one of the best catches you'll ever see during his college career at Tennessee". AtoZ Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
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