Kalif Raymond is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions as of the 2024 NFL season. The Denver Broncos signed him as an undrafted free agent after he went undrafted during the 2016 NFL Draft. Before joining the Lions in 2024, he also played for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans in his NFL career. He attended Greater Atlanta Christian High School, where he began his football career. Raymond recorded 30 passes for 511 yards and nine touchdowns during his high school career. Raymond started his collegiate career with the Holy Cross Crusaders football team in 2012. As a freshman in 2012, Raymond played in 10 games overall and was selected to the first-team All-Patriot League. He also earned All-Eastern College Athletic Conference honors the same year (via the official website of Holy Cross Crusaders).
As a sophomore in 2013, Raymond recorded 42 receptions for 400 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing 16 times for 67 yards and a score. He was placed sixth on the school single-season list for kickoff returns and seventh for kickoff return yards the same season. Raymond recorded six receptions for 33 yards and a touchdown against Colgate. As a junior in 2014, he recorded 149 yards on eight kickoff returns, 121 yards on 13 punt returns, and 16 yards on six rushing attempts. Raymond was ranked third in the Patriot League in punt returns, and eighth in catches.
Kalif Raymond Contract Breakdown
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 years/ $10,500,000 | $5,250,000 | $3,000,000 | $8,150,000 | $8,150,000 |
| Year | Status | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Roster Bonus | Roster/Gm Bonus | Option Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap |
| 2023 | $1,350,000 | $1,375,000 | - | - | - | $50,000 | $2,775,000 | $11,225,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,400,000 | $750,000 | - | $250,000 | $800,000 | $50,000 | $3,250,000 | $8,450,000 | |
| POTENTIAL OUT: 2025, 2 YR, $8,500,000; $3,100,000 DEAD CAP | |||||||||
| 2025 | $4,350,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | $800,000 | $50,000 | $6,450,000 | $3,100,000 | |
| 2026 | Void UFA | - | $750,000 | - | - | $800,000 | - | $1,550,000 | $1,550,000 |
How much is Kalif Raymond getting paid?
According to his two-year contract, Raymond will receive an average annual salary of $5,250,000. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,400,000, a signing bonus of $2,400,000 and a workout bonus of $50,000 with a cap hit of $3,250,000 and a dead cap value of $8,450,000 in 2024.
Kalif Raymond's Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Raymond's career earnings sum up to $14,009,401, as of November 2024.
What are the terms of Kalif Raymond's contract?
Kalif Raymond was guaranteed $8.15 million at signing including his signing bonus,2023 salary,2024 salary, and 2024 option bonus. He has a per-game active bonus of $23,529 and Option Bonus of $2.4M. He would earn a $125,000 incentive for 50 receptions and $100,000 for 70 receptions.
The contract includes receiving yard incentives: $125,000 for reaching 650 yards and $100,000 for 800 yards. It also offers $50,000 for scoring 5 total touchdowns and $250,000 for making the Pro Bowl.
How much of Kalif Raymond’s contract is guaranteed?
According to Spotrac, Raymond was guaranteed $8,150,000 of his contract.
Kalif Raymond Contract History
(2022-2023) Detriot Lions
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 years/ $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $1,250,000 | $2,850,000 | $2,850,000 |
(2021-2021) Detriot Lions
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 1 year / $1,127,500 | $1,127,500 | $137,500 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
(2019-2020) Tennessee Titans
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 years / $1,380,000 | $690,000 | N/A | - | - |
(2017-2018) New York Giants
Kalif Raymond signed a two-year, $1,170,000 contract with the New York Giants with an average annual salary of $585,000.
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 years/ $1,170,000 | $585,000 | N/A | - | - |
(2016-2018) Denver Broncos
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 2 year(s) / $990,000 | $495,000 | N/A | - | - |
(2016-2018) Denver Broncos
| Contract terms | Average Salary | Signing Bonus | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 3 years / $1,622,000 | $540,667 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
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FAQs on Kalif Raymond
A. Kalif Raymond is 30 years old, as of November 2024.
A.Kalif Raymond is 5 ft 8 in tall.
A. Kalif Raymond was born on August 8, 1994.
A. Kalif Raymond attended Greater Atlanta Christian School.
