Raymond Calais

Raymond Calais Jr.[1] (born April 2, 1998) is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL).[2] He played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Raymond Calais
No. 30 – Los Angeles Rams
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-04-02) April 2, 1998
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Cecilia (St. Martin Parish, Louisiana)
College:Louisiana
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 245
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2020
Games played:2
Kick return yards:70
Player stats at NFL.com

High school career

In his last year of high school at Cecilia High School, he was named the Louisiana Boys Track & Field Athlete of the Year after winning state in four different categories at the 4A level: individually in the 100 meter and 200 meter races, and as part of a team in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays.[3] He was rated as a two star football recruit before committing to Louisiana-Lafayette,[4] choosing the Ragin' Cajuns over Louisiana-Monroe.[5]

College career

During his senior season at Louisiana-Lafayette, Calais rushed for 886 yards on 117 attempts, recording six touchdowns.[6] Calais also had 541 kick return yards for a Sun Belt Conference-best 28.5 yards per attempt.[7] He earned First-Team All-Sun Belt Conference honors as a return specialist and was Third-Team as a running back. In his college career, he rushed for a total of 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns and made 15 receptions for 145 yards and a touchdown.[6] After his senior season, Calais participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.[5]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Calais was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the 245th pick in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.[6] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on July 31, 2020,[8] and was activated six days later.[9] He was waived by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[10][11]

Los Angeles Rams

On September 9, 2020, Calais was signed by the Los Angeles Rams off the Buccaneers practice squad.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on January 8, 2021.

References
  1. Buckley, Tim (April 20, 2020). "UL's Calais on the fast track heading into 2020 NFL Draft". The Advertiser. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  2. http://africa.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/104508
  3. "Raymond Calais named Louisiana Track & Field Athlete of the Year". Daily Advertiser. June 24, 2016. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  4. "Raymond Calais, Cecilia, Running Back". 247Sports. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  5. Brugler, Dane (April 7, 2020). The Athletic's 2020 NFL Draft Guide (PDF). The Athletic. p. 27. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  6. "Bucs Round Out 2020 Draft with Louisiana-Lafayette RB Raymond Calais". Buccaneers.com. April 25, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  7. Lewis, Seth (April 26, 2020). "Dotson, Calais Selected in 2020 NFL Draft". KATC. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
  8. Smith, Scott (July 31, 2020). "Buccaneers Place RBs Calais, Ware on Reserve/COVID-19 List". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  9. Smith, Scott (August 6, 2020). "Raymond Calais' Return Among Bucs' Roster Moves". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
  10. Smith, Scott (September 5, 2020). "Matt Gay, A.Q. Shipley Among Cuts to Get to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  11. Smith, Scott (September 6, 2020). "Bucs Get Draft Picks Back on Super-Sized Practice Squad". Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  12. Jackson, Stu (September 9, 2020). "Rams place Terrell Lewis on Reserve/Non-Football Injury list". Los Angeles Rams. Retrieved September 10, 2020.


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