Raheem Mostert

As a track athlete under coach Brendan Robinson, Mostert was a standout sprinter, hurdler, and jumper. He won the 2010 FHSAA 3A District 6 title in the 300-meter hurdles.[9] At the 2011 FHSAA 3A Outdoor State Finals, he finished first in the 100 meters, with a time of 10.68 seconds, and placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles, with a personal-best time of 37.95 seconds.[10]

He was a member of the Purdue track team. He was ranked by NFL.com as the fastest college football player in the NCAA, with only Oklahoma State wide receiver Tyreek Hill possessing a faster 100m time (9.98 s). He took gold in both the 60 meters (6.63s) and 200 meters (20.73s) at the 2014 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships.[11] He qualified for the 2014 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100 meters (10.15s), 200 meters (20.65s) and as a member of 4x100-meter relay squad.[12]

Mostert committed to Purdue University on January 14, 2011. He chose Purdue over football scholarships from Illinois University, Indiana University, Marshall University, the United States Naval Academy, Rutgers University, the University of Miami, the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Central Florida, and the Wake Forest University.[13]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	40‡	Commit date
Raheem Mostert WR	New Smyrna Beach, Florida	New Smyrna Beach High School	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	183 lb (83 kg)	–	Jan 14, 2011
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout:   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: Scout: – (S)   Rivals: – (WR), – (FL)
‡ Refers to 40 yard dash Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.

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After going undrafted during the 2015 NFL Draft, Mostert signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.[26] Mostert had an excellent preseason; between his 157 rushing yards and 191 receiving yards, totaling for 351 yards, he led the NFL in yards from the line of scrimmage in the preseason. He also added in five kick returns for 162 yards. Despite this effort, he was ultimately cut on September 4, 2015, in preparation for the Eagles having to cut their roster down to 53.[27]

On September 6, 2015, Mostert was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[28]

On September 14, 2015, The Miami Dolphins signed Mostert off the Eagles practice squad. Mostert returned two kicks for 57 yards for the Dolphins during Week 2.[29] On October 13, 2015, he was released by the Dolphins in hopes of moving him down to practice squad.[30] Mostert did not clear waivers and was picked up by the Baltimore Ravens the following day.

On October 14, 2015, Mostert was signed by the Baltimore Ravens after losing third-string running back, Lorenzo Taliaferro to a season-ending foot injury.[31] Mostert returned five kicks for 164 yards in seven games with the Ravens.[32] On December 15, 2015, Mostert was cut by the Ravens in hopes of putting him on practice squad; however, Mostert did not clear waivers and was placed on the Browns 53-man roster.[33]

On December 16, 2015, Mostert was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[34] He was named the starting kick returner for the Browns final three games, where he returned 12 kicks for 309 yards.

Mostert signed the Browns' one-year tender offer on March 7, 2016.[35] On September 4, 2016, he was waived by the Browns to make room for players claimed off waivers.[36]

On September 6, 2016, Mostert was signed to the New York Jets practice squad, but was released six days later.[37]

On September 13, 2016, Mostert was signed to the Bears' practice squad. On September 21, he was elevated to the active roster.[38] He appeared in two games with the Bears in the 2016 season.[39][40] He was released on October 3, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released by the Bears on November 24, 2016.[41]

On November 28, 2016, Mostert was signed to the 49ers' practice squad.[42] He was promoted to the active roster on December 31, 2016.[43] He played in the Week 17 regular season finale against the Seattle Seahawks.[44] He finished the 2016 season with 68 return yards and six rushing yards on one carry.[45]

On November 29, 2017, Mostert was placed on injured reserve.[46] He finished the 2017 season with six carries for 30 rushing yards and 83 return yards in 11 games.[47]

Mostert played very sparingly in the first five games of the 2018 season.[48] However, his role increased starting in Week 6. Against the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football, he had 12 carries for 87 yards in the 33–30 loss.[49] He added 59 rushing yards in the following game against the Los Angeles Rams.[50] During Week 9 of the regular season against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Mostert scored his first NFL touchdown on a 52-yard rush in the third quarter. However, he fractured his forearm during the game.[51] He was placed on injured reserve on November 2, 2018.[52] Overall, Mostert finished the 2018 season with 34 carries for 261 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.[53]

Mostert playing for 49ers in 2019.

On March 15, 2019, Mostert signed a three-year contract extension with the 49ers.[54]

Mostert scored his first touchdown of the season on a 39-yard reception from Jimmy Garoppolo during a Week 2 41–17 road victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. During Week 8, he scored his first rushing touchdown on a 41-yard rush during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers as the 49ers won by a score of 51–13.[55] During Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, Mostert finished with 146 rushing yards, including a 40-yard touchdown as the 49ers lost 17–20.[56] During a narrow Week 14 48-46 road victory over the New Orleans Saints, he rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 40 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown pass thrown by wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders.[57]

Mostert finished the 2019 season with 772 rushing yards and eight touchdowns along with 14 receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns.[58]

The 49ers began the postseason with a 27-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round, where Mostert rushed 12 times for 58 yards and recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Marcus Sherels before leaving the game due to a calf injury.[59] Mostert returned from the injury in the 37–20 NFC Championship Game victory over the Green Bay Packers with 29 carries for a franchise postseason record of 220 yards and four rushing touchdowns (second in franchise history only to NFL record-holder Ricky Watters, and tied with LeGarrette Blount for second-most in NFL history).[60] It was the second-most rushing yards in NFL postseason history to Eric Dickerson's 248 in 1986.[61] In Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, he rushed 12 times for 58 yards and a touchdown during the 31–20 loss.[62]

On July 8, 2020, Mostert requested a trade from the 49ers.[63] He rescinded his request after securing a restructured contract with the 49ers on July 27.[64]

In Week 1, Mostert rushed for 56 yards and caught four passes for 95 yards, including a 76-yard receiving touchdown, during the 24–20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.[65] During Week 2 against the New York Jets, Mostert led the game off with an 80-yard rushing touchdown. He finished with 92 rushing yards overall until leaving the game with an apparent injury after the first two quarters. The 49ers won the game without Mostert by a score of 31–13.[66] He was placed on injured reserve on October 24, 2020 with a high ankle sprain.[67] He was activated on November 28, 2020.[68] He was placed back on injured reserve on December 25, 2020.[69] He finished the season with 521 rushing yards and two touchdowns through eight games.