Tremonie "Tre" Tucker (born March 8, 2001) is an American professional

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and

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the Raiders in the third round of the

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Early life

Tucker attended

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. He finished his high school career recording 2,288 rushing yards, 1,854 receiving yards, and 68 total touchdowns. Tucker was also a

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star for CVCA, winning six

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state championships, including back-to-back titles in long jump and the 100-meter dash in 2018 and 2019. His other two titles came in the 4 x 200 m relay in 2018 and the 200 m in 2019. Tucker broke several records at CVCA in both football and track. A three star recruit, he committed to play

at the

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College career

In Tucker's freshman season, he tallied seven receptions for 92 yards. The following season, Tucker would score his first career touchdown against

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. Tucker ended the season with three receiving touchdowns, while being named to the Second-team All-AAC as a

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. As a junior, Tucker caught 34 passes, for 426 yards, and two touchdowns. In Tucker's final season, he recorded 52 receptions, 672 yards, and three touchdowns. He would forgo playing in the 2022 Fenway Bowl and declared for the

. Tucker finished his collegiate career with 111 receptions for 1,425 yards, and eight touchdowns.

College statistics

Professional career

Tucker was drafted by the

in the third round, 100th overall, in the 2023 NFL Draft, in which, the Raiders previously acquired the pick from the

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in a trade for Darren Waller. During the Week 15 ''

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'' win against the

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, Tucker connected with quarterback Aidan O’Connell for his first two receiving touchdowns as a professional. In his rookie season, he recorded 19 receptions for 331 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and one start.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

Las Vegas Raiders bio

Cincinnati Bearcats bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Tucker, Tre 2001 births Living people Players of American football from Akron, Ohio American football wide receivers Cincinnati Bearcats football players Las Vegas Raiders players