His football career started the way many often do, as Raymond’s mother, Kim Jordan, finally relented and let her 8-year-old son put on a helmet and pads, praying for his safety. Kalif had told her he ...

DETROIT -- Kalif Raymond went to Holy Cross ... Things got so dire at one point that he had his mother wave pool noodles at him as he shagged punts in the yard over the offseason.

The Detroit Lions absolutely spanked the Tennessee Titans at Ford Field in Week 8, and wide receiver and return man Kalif Raymond played a huge part in that. Raymond, who was facing his former ...