Raymond Calais

Raymond Calais Jr. (born April 2, 1998) is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana-Lafayette, and was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
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. He was rated as a two star football recruit before committing to Louisiana-Lafayette, choosing the Ragin' Cajuns over Louisiana-Monroe.
College career.
During his senior season at Louisiana-Lafayette, Calais rushed for 886 yards on 117 attempts, recording six touchdowns. Calais also had 541 kick return yards for a Sun Belt Conference-best 28.5 yards per attempt. 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. After his senior season, Calais participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl.
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. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on July 31, 2020, and was activated six days later. He was waived by the Buccaneers on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.
Los Angeles Rams.
On September 9, 2020, Calais was signed by the Los Angeles Rams off the Buccaneers' practice squad. He was placed on injured reserve on January 8, 2021.