Raleigh Webb (born December 28, 1997) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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Early years

Webb grew up in

Acworth, Georgia Acworth is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. It is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The 2019 estimate for Acworth's population is 22,818. As of the 2010 census, this city had a population of 20,425, up from 13,422 in 2000. Acwo ...

and attended

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. As a senior, he made 117 tackles, 4.0 for loss, four interceptions, and two forced fumbles as Allatoona won the Georgia AAAAA state championship.

College career

Webb redshirted his true freshman season at The Citadel and practiced as a defensive back. He was moved wide receiver prior to the start of his

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freshman season. Webb was named first team All-

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after catching 30 passes for 617 yards and 10 touchdowns as a redshirt sophomore. He caught 17 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games during his redshirt senior season, which was played both in the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021 due to the

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. Webb decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to The Citadel for a sixth season. He finished his final season with 25 receptions for 536 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for two touchdowns. Webb finished his collegiate career with 102 receptions for 2,151 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. Webb also ran track at The Citadel.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Webb signed with the

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as an

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on May 7, 2022. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2022, but was signed to the team's

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the next day. Webb was elevated to the active roster on September 18, 2022, for the team's Week 2 game against the

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and made his NFL debut in the game. Webb was elevated again for the Ravens' Week 3 game against the

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New England Patriots

The Patriots signed Webb to their active roster from the Ravens' practice squad on October 19, 2022. He was released on August 29, 2023.

Miami Dolphins

On August 31, 2023, the Dolphins signed Webb to their practice squad. He was released on November 13.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On November 22, 2023, Webb was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2024.

References

External links

Tampa Bay Buccaneers bioThe Citadel Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Webb, Raleigh Living people American football wide receivers Players of American football from Cobb County, Georgia The Citadel Bulldogs football players The Citadel Bulldogs men's track and field athletes Baltimore Ravens players New England Patriots players 1997 births Miami Dolphins players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players