Ramel Keyton

Ramel Keyton
No. 82 – Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-14) September 14, 2000 (age 24)
Marietta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Marietta (Marietta, Georgia)
College:Tennessee (2019–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ramel Pierre Keyton (born September 14, 2000) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Early life

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
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
6 ft 2+3⁄8 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]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Keyton decided to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[13][14] After an impressive preseason, Keyton made the Raiders initial 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie. He was waived on September 28, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on November 1.

References

  1. ^ Callahan, Ryan (May 16, 2018). "Four-star wide receiver Ramel Keyton of Marietta, Ga., commits to Tennessee Vols". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Smith, Cam (May 17, 2018). "Tennessee lands commitment from 4-star Georgia WR Ramel Keyton". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "Ramel Keyton 2019 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Wilson, Mike (December 5, 2020). "Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton will focus on academics, not finish season with Vols". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  5. ^ "Ramel Keyton 2021 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Ezman, Alfred (August 29, 2023). "Ramel Keyton May Take Centerstage in CFB". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Sylvia, Ryan (December 23, 2023). "Ramel Keyton looks to end five-year Vols career on high note in Citrus Bowl". Rivals.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  8. ^ Ragan, Zach (April 18, 2024). "Tennessee Vols WR Ramel Keyton visits with AFC franchise ahead of 2024 NFL Draft". AtoZ Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Grubbs, Grant (April 28, 2024). "Report: Ramel Keyton agrees to UDFA deal with Las Vegas Raiders". On3.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  10. ^ Ramey, Grant (January 6, 2024). "Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton declares for the 2024 NFL Draft". On3.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  11. ^ Paschall, David (December 26, 2023). "UT receiver Keyton seeking a lasting impression; Small opts out". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  12. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Ramel Keyton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  13. ^ "Raiders' Ramel Keyton: Signs with Raiders". CBS Sports. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  14. ^ 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 May 16, 2024.