TRANSACTIONS: Selected by Oakland Raiders in the fifth round (149th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft, April 27, 2019.
2019: Appeared in 13 games with four starts in his rookie campaign...Recorded 49 receptions for 606 yards with four TDs...His 49 catches rank second in franchise history for most receptions by a rookie in a single season...Became the eighth player since 2000 who was drafted in the fifth round or later to record at least 600 receiving yards and four TD receptions as a rookie…Was one-of-two players to record two TD receptions of at least 50 yards on third down, joining WR DeSean Jackson…Ranked second among all rookie receivers with 16 first-down receptions on third-down…Ranked seventh among all rookies with 49 receptions…(9/9) vs. Den.: Made his NFL debut in the victory, recording two receptions for 13 yards...Also appeared on special teams...(9/15) vs. KC: Recorded four receptions for 30 yards...(9/22) at Min.: Recorded three receptions for 28 yards in the contest...(9/29) at Ind.: Recorded two receptions for 18 yards in the win...(10/6) vs. Chi.: Started and recorded one catch for 12 yards...(10/20) at GB: Finished the day with two receptions for 14 yards...(10/27) at Hou.: Recorded his first career TD on a career-long 65-yard reception...The 65-yard TD reception tied for the fifth-longest TD reception by a Raider rookie since 1970...Finished with 88 yards on four receptions with one TD...(11/3) vs. Det.: Scored the game-winning TD with 2:04 remaining on a nine-yard pass from QB Derek Carr, capping a 7-play, 75-yard drive lasting 3:12...Finished with a team-high six receptions for 54 yards with one TD...(11/7) vs. LAC: Tied for the team lead with four receptions for 42 yards in the primetime victory...(11/17) vs. Cin.: Tied for the team lead with five receptions for 66 yards (13.2 avg.) with a 27-yard long...(11/24) at NYJ: Started in the contest, recording three receptions for 31 yards...(12/22) at LAC: Finished with 107 yards on seven receptions (15.3 avg.) with one TD...Recorded his first career 100-yard receiving game, becoming the first Raiders rookie wide receiver since 2015 to record 100 receiving yards in a contest (last: WR Amari Cooper - 120; Dec. 20, 2015 vs. GB)...His 56-yard TD reception was the second-longest receiving TD by a Raider throughout the season...Added three punt returns for 33 yards (11.0 avg.)...(12/29) at Den.: Finished with 102 yards on six receptions (17.0 avg.) with one TD...Recorded consecutive 100-yard receiving contests for the first time in his career and became the first Raiders rookie to accomplish the feat since 2015 (last: Amari Cooper, Weeks 2-3)...Surpassed TE Zach Miller for second-most receptions (49) in franchise history by a rookie in a single season.
COLLEGE: Four-year starter who appeared in 55 games during his career at Clemson (2015-18)...A two-time third-team All-ACC selection, Burlsworth Trophy winner, Bobby Bowden Award winner and a permanent team captain...His 47 starts were the most by a receiver in school history...Left Clemson ranked fifth in receptions (186) and 11th in receiving yards (2,133)...In 2018, started in all 15 contests...Won the Burlsworth Trophy, given to college football's most outstanding player who began career as a walk-on...Earned third-team All-ACC honors...Tallied 49 receptions for 544 yards with one TD...In 2017, started 13 games, posting 60 receptions for 602 yards with three TDs...Earned his first All-ACC Third Team selection...Ranked 10th in the ACC in receptions (60) and ninth in receptions per game (4.3)...In 2016, shared the Hustle Award on offense with T Mitch Hyatt...Appeared in 11 games, missing four games due to injury...Compiled 44 receptions for 495 yards and six TDs...In 2015, saw his first action with the Tigers, starting 10 contests...Finished fifth on the team with 33 receptions for 492 yards and five TDs...His 14.9 yards per reception was third-best on the team...Shared Co-Offensive Player of the Game honors with Watson after grabbing seven passes for 88 yards, including two TDs in the National Championship against Alabama...Redshirted as a freshman in 2014....Majored in economics.
PERSONAL: Attended Socastee High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C. ...Was a dual-threat quarterback and ranked as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com...Also played baseball...Was rated as the No. 6 outfielder in South Carolina by Diamond Prospects...Father, Tim, played defensive back at Wofford...His brother, Cole, played tight end for Clemson in 2017.
SINGLE-GAME HIGHS: RECEIVING: Receptions – 7, 12/22/19 at LAC. Yards – 107, 12/29/19 at Den. Long – 65t, 10/27/19 at Hou. Touchdowns – 1, four times; last: 12/29/19 at Den. RETURNS: Punt – 3, 12/22/19 at LAC. Yards – 33, 12/22/19 at LAC. Long – 13, 12/22/19 at LAC.
