Raymond Radway Explained

Raymond Radway
Number:3
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:5 July 1987
Birth Place:McKinney, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:204
High School:McKinney (TX) North
College:Abilene Christian
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:21
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:274
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Aflstatvalue3:3
Pfr:RadwRa00
Afl:Raymond_Radway-12886

Raymond Radway (born July 5, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams. He also was a member of the Los Angeles KISS in the Arena Football League. He played college football at Abilene Christian University.

Early life

Radway attended McKinney North High School, where he practiced football and track.[1] He enrolled at Cloud County Community College. He was named All-American in the 200 and 400 metres.

He transferred to Abilene Christian University after his sophomore season on a track scholarship. In track, he was a four-time NCAA Division II All-American. In 2008, he won the NCAA Division II outdoor championship in the 400 metres.

As a junior in 2009, he was a backup wide receiver, making 8 receptions for 196 yards, before breaking his hand late in the season.

As a senior in 2010, he started all 12 games, ranking third on the team with 32 receptions for 438 yards and 5 touchdowns. He finished his college career with 40 receptions for 634 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Radway was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 2011 NFL draft on July 28, because he had an excellent size/speed ratio.[2] He was a pleasant surprise during training camp and had his roster spot assured, until September 1, when in the last preseason contest against the Miami Dolphins, he suffered a broken left fibula and tibia after leaping for a catch during the last 3 seconds of the game.[3] He was then placed on the injured reserve list on September 3.[4] [5]

The injury slowed his development and was eventually waived on August 27, 2012, after he was passed on the depth chart by younger wide receivers Cole Beasley and Andre Holmes.[6] On October 8, he was signed to the team's practice squad, but was cut on October 23.[7]

Chicago Bears

On October 30, 2012, Radway was signed by the Chicago Bears to the practice squad.[8] [9] He was released on November 27.[10]

St. Louis Rams

On December 11, 2012, Radway was signed to the St. Louis Rams' practice squad. He was waived on August 26, 2013.[11]

Los Angeles Kiss (AFL)

On November 1, 2013, Radway was assigned to the Los Angeles KISS of the Arena Football League. He was placed on reassignment on July 8, 2014, after recording 20 receptions for the KISS.

Calgary Stampeders (CFL)

On January 21, 2014, he was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League.[12] He was cut on May 8.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Raymond Radway - #84 - WR. Pro Football Weekly. July 28, 2011. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120324032710/http://www.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/raymond-radway-84/. March 24, 2012.
  2. News: Reagan. Matthew. Abilene Christian churns out wins, NFL prospects. Fort Worth Star Telegram. July 26, 2011.
  3. Web site: Cowboys work out wide receiver Raymond Radway . October 5, 2012 . June 14, 2020.
  4. News: Archer. Todd. Raymond Radway suffers broken fibula, tibia. June 20, 2020. ESPN. September 1, 2011.
  5. News: George. Brandon. Radway placed on injured reserve: 'I'm just glad they still have faith in me'. June 20, 2020. Dallas Morning News. September 4, 2011.
  6. Web site: WR Raymond Radway among Cowboys cuts . August 27, 2012 . June 14, 2020.
  7. Web site: Raymond Radway more confident in his return . October 8, 2012 . June 14, 2020.
  8. Web site: Bears add WR Radway to practice squad. Wright. Michael. ESPN. October 30, 2012. June 20, 2020.
  9. News: Biggs. Brad. Bears look at help for backfield. Chicago Tribune. September 25, 2012. June 20, 2020.
  10. News: Bears sign OL Gurode, waive DT Okoye. Chicago Tribune. November 27, 2012. June 20, 2020.
  11. Web site: No surprises in Rams' roster moves . August 27, 2013 . June 14, 2020.
  12. Web site: STAMPS SIGN TWO IMPORTS . January 21, 2014 . June 14, 2020.
  13. Web site: FIVE ADDED TO ROOKIE CAMP ROSTER . May 8, 2014 . June 14, 2020.