Ramel Pierre Keyton (born September 14, 2000) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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Early life

Coming out of high school, Keyton was rated as a four star recruit where he decided to commit to play

for the

College career

In Keyton's freshman season in 2019, he tallied four receptions for 104 yards, while also rushing for ten yards. During the 2020 season, Keyton played in seven games notching nine receptions for 76 yards. During the 2021 season, Keyton totaled seven receptions for 72 yards. In week seven of the 2022 season, Keyton had 77 yards and two touchdowns in a win over UT Martin. In the 2022 Orange Bowl, Keyton hauled in four receptions for 76 yards and a touchdown versus Clemson. Keyton finished the 2022 season bringing in 31 receptions for 562 yards and five touchdowns. During the 2023 season, Keyton would start all 13 games for the Volunteers, where he notched 35 receptions for 642 yards and six touchdowns. After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Keyton decided to declare for the

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Professional career

After not being selected in the

, Keyton decided to sign with the

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as an

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. 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. On April 25, 2025, Keyton was waived by the Raiders.

References

External links

Tennessee Volunteers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Keyton, Ramel Living people 2000 births American football wide receivers Tennessee Volunteers football players Players of American football from Marietta, Georgia Las Vegas Raiders players