Damion Ratley
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Yoakum, Texas, U.S.
_(cropped).jpg) Ratley with the Cleveland Browns in 2018 | |||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born | April 16, 1995 Yoakum, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Yoakum | ||||||||
| College | Texas A&M (2016–2017) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2018: 6th round, 175th overall pick | ||||||||
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Damion Ratley (born April 16, 1995) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies. He has played for the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants, Houston Texans, and Detroit Lions.
Ratley attended and played high school football at Yoakum High School.[1]
College career
Ratley played two seasons for the Aggies after transferring from Blinn College.[2][3] Over the course of 37 games (17 starts), Ratley caught 47 passes for 920 yards and eight touchdowns.[4]
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Ratley was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (175th overall) in the 2018 NFL draft.[5][6]
On May 6, 2018, Ratley signed a rookie contract worth about $2.575 million. It includes a signing bonus worth over $160,000.[7] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the New Orleans Saints.[8] In Week 6 against the Los Angeles Chargers, he had six receptions for 82 receiving yards for his first professional statistics.[9]
Ratley was waived by the Browns on September 5, 2020.[10]
New York Giants
On September 6, 2020, Ratley was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[11] He was waived by New York on October 13.[12]
Houston Texans
On October 20, 2020, Ratley was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans.[13] On December 28, Ratley was signed to Houston's active roster.[14] He was waived on March 16, 2021.[15]
Detroit Lions
Ratley signed with the Detroit Lions on March 24, 2021.[16] He was waived by Detroit on August 30.
Dallas Cowboys
Ratley signed with the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad on September 21, 2021. He was released on November 16.[17]
Minnesota Vikings
On December 15, 2021, Ratley was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad.[18] He was waived on December 28.[19]
