Ramel Keyton

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Ramel Keyton
No. 82 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-14) September 14, 2000 (age 23)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
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
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.

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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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
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 s1.57 s2.57 s4.42 s7.07 s33.5 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]

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References

  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ Smith, Cam (May 17, 2018). "Tennessee lands commitment from 4-star Georgia WR Ramel Keyton". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "Ramel Keyton 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Ramel Keyton 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  6. ↑ Ezman, Alfred. "Ramel Keyton May Take Centerstage in CFB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  7. ↑ Sylvia, Ryan. "Ramel Keyton looks to end five-year Vols career on high note in Citrus Bowl". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  8. ↑ Ragan, Zach. "Tennessee Vols WR Ramel Keyton visits with AFC franchise ahead of 2024 NFL Draft". AtoZ Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  9. ↑ Grubbs, Grant. "Report: Ramel Keyton agrees to UDFA deal with Las Vegas Raiders". On3.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  10. ↑ Ramey, Grant. "Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton declares for the 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  11. ↑ Paschall, David. "UT receiver Keyton seeking a lasting impression; Small opts out". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  12. ↑ "Ramel Keyton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Ramel Keyton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Raiders' Ramel Keyton: Signs with Raiders". CBS Sports. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
  15. ↑ 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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