Ramel Keyton Explained
Ramel Keyton |
Currentteam: | Las Vegas Raiders |
Number: | 82 |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Birth Date: | 14 September 2000 |
Birth Place: | Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 3 |
Weight Lb: | 197 |
High School: | Marietta (Marietta, Georgia) |
College: | Tennessee (2019–2023) |
Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
Pastteams: | - Las Vegas Raiders (–present)
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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
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Keyton decided to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[12] [13]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Callahan . Ryan . May 16, 2018 . Four-star wide receiver Ramel Keyton of Marietta, Ga., commits to Tennessee Vols . May 16, 2024 . Knoxville News Sentinel.
- Web site: Smith . Cam . May 17, 2018 . Tennessee lands commitment from 4-star Georgia WR Ramel Keyton . May 16, 2024 . USA TODAY High School Sports.
- Web site: Ramel Keyton 2019 Game Logs . May 16, 2024 . Sports Reference.
- Web site: Wilson . Mike . December 5, 2020 . Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton will focus on academics, not finish season with Vols . May 16, 2024 . Knoxville News Sentinel.
- Web site: Ramel Keyton 2021 Game Logs . May 16, 2024 . Sports Reference.
- Web site: Ezman . Alfred . August 29, 2023 . Ramel Keyton May Take Centerstage in CFB . May 16, 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
- Web site: Sylvia . Ryan . December 23, 2023 . Ramel Keyton looks to end five-year Vols career on high note in Citrus Bowl . May 16, 2024 . Rivals.com.
- Web site: Ragan . Zach . April 18, 2024 . Tennessee Vols WR Ramel Keyton visits with AFC franchise ahead of 2024 NFL Draft . May 16, 2024 . AtoZ Sports.
- Web site: Grubbs . Grant . April 28, 2024 . Report: Ramel Keyton agrees to UDFA deal with Las Vegas Raiders . May 16, 2024 . On3.com.
- Web site: Ramey . Grant . January 6, 2024 . Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton declares for the 2024 NFL Draft . May 16, 2024 . On3.com.
- Web site: Paschall . David . December 26, 2023 . UT receiver Keyton seeking a lasting impression; Small opts out . May 16, 2024 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Web site: Raiders' Ramel Keyton: Signs with Raiders . May 16, 2024 . CBS Sports.
- Web site: 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 . May 16, 2024 . AtoZ Sports.