Raymond Lamarr Webber (born June 1, 1989) is a former American football wide receiver.He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played

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for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Early years

Webber was born in

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. He attended Cleveland NJROTC High School located in South Saint Louis, Missouri. Webber transferred to

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his sophomore year. Due to the transfer, Webber was not allowed to play any sports his first year at Clyde C. Miller. Webber excelled at three sports while attending Miller Career Academy, basketball, football, and track.

College career

Webber attended the

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where he majored in business marketing. He was a four-year

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. He was UAPB's record holder for receptions in a game, and currently is in yards in a game, receptions in a single season and yards in a single season. Receptions in a career and Yards in a Career. Webber ended his senior season becoming the second player in Southwest Athletic Conference history to ever record 100 receptions in a single season (101) the only other was Jerry Rice (103). While at Pine Bluff, he joined

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fraternity.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Webber signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in July 2011. He was sidelined with a hamstring injury and put on the injured reserve list on August 15, 2011.

New York Jets

Webber was signed by the

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on June 19, 2012. He was waived on August 25, 2012.

Arizona Rattlers

Webber signed with the

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of the Arena Football League for the 2013 season. Before the season began, Webber was placed on the other league exempt list when he signed with the Calgary Stampeders. Webber was activated on July 11, 2013, but refused to report to the Rattlers.

Calgary Stampeders

Webber signed with the Calgary Stampeders, of the Canadian Football League, during their 2013 training camp. Webber was cut on June 11, 2013.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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