Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Raheem Mostert

Discover the career path of Raheem Mostert, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Raheem Mostert is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner currently playing for the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL. He previously played college football at Purdue University.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2010: FHSAA 3A District 6 Title

In 2010, Raheem Mostert won the FHSAA 3A District 6 title in the 300-meter hurdles.

2010: Central Florida All-Star Game MVP

In 2010, Raheem Mostert, playing in the Central Florida All-Star Game, was named MVP after making three receptions for nearly 100 yards and scoring a 94-yard kick return touchdown.

January 14, 2011: Committed to Purdue University

On January 14, 2011, Raheem Mostert committed to Purdue University for college football.

2011: Record-Breaking Season at Purdue

In 2011, Raheem Mostert set a school record by averaging 33.5 yards a return, including a 99-yard touchdown return. He had seven returns of 39 or more yards and accumulated 837 kickoff return yards, the second-best in school history for a single season.

2011: FHSAA 3A Outdoor State Finals

In 2011, at the FHSAA 3A Outdoor State Finals, Raheem Mostert finished first in the 100 meters with a time of 10.68 seconds and placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 37.95 seconds.

May 2012: Named to Jet Award Watch List

In May 2012, Raheem Mostert was named to the preseason Jet Award watch list and was also named a captain for the 2012 season during spring practice.

2013: 2013 Season

During the 2013 season, Raheem Mostert had 11 carries for 37 yards and 11 kick returns for 258 yards, including a 100-yard touchdown against Penn State.

2014: Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships

In 2014, Raheem Mostert won gold in both the 60 meters (6.63s) and 200 meters (20.73s) at the Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships.

2014: Increased Role in 2014 Season

In the 2014 season, Raheem Mostert's role expanded, leading to 93 carries for 529 yards and three touchdowns, along with 34 kick returns for 731 yards.

2014: College Football Career End

Raheem Mostert ended his college football career at Purdue in 2014.

September 14, 2015: Signed by Miami Dolphins

On September 14, 2015, Raheem Mostert was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Eagles' practice squad.

October 14, 2015: Signed by Baltimore Ravens

On October 14, 2015, Raheem Mostert was signed by the Baltimore Ravens after Lorenzo Taliaferro's injury.

December 16, 2015: Claimed by Cleveland Browns

On December 16, 2015, Raheem Mostert was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns and became their starting kick returner for the final three games.

2015: Signed as Undrafted Free Agent

In 2015, after going undrafted, Raheem Mostert signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent but was later cut despite leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage during the preseason, he was then signed to the practice squad.

March 7, 2016: Signed One-Year Tender Offer

On March 7, 2016, Raheem Mostert signed the Browns' one-year tender offer.

September 6, 2016: Signed to Jets' Practice Squad

On September 6, 2016, Raheem Mostert was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad.

September 13, 2016: Signed to Bears' Practice Squad

On September 13, 2016, Raheem Mostert was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.

November 28, 2016: Signed to 49ers' Practice Squad

On November 28, 2016, Raheem Mostert was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.

November 27, 2017: Placed on Injured Reserve

On November 27, 2017, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Raheem Mostert was going to be placed on injured reserve with an MCL sprain.

2018: 2018 Season

Raheem Mostert concluded the 2018 season with 34 carries for 261 yards and one touchdown, along with six receptions for 25 yards across nine games without any starts.

March 15, 2019: Signed Contract Extension with 49ers

On March 15, 2019, Raheem Mostert signed a three-year contract extension with the 49ers.

2019: 2019 Season

Raheem Mostert finished the 2019 season with 137 carries for 772 yards and eight touchdowns, along with 14 receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns.

July 8, 2020: Requested Trade from 49ers

On July 8, 2020, Raheem Mostert requested a trade from the 49ers, though he later rescinded the request after securing a restructured contract on July 27.

2020: 2020 Season

Raheem Mostert ended the 2020 season with 104 carries for 521 yards and two touchdowns, along with 16 receptions for 156 yards and one touchdown.

March 17, 2022: Signed with the Dolphins

On March 17, 2022, Raheem Mostert signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.

2022: 2022 Season

Raheem Mostert concluded the 2022 season with 181 carries for 891 yards and three touchdowns, along with 31 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned 25 kicks for 502 yards.

March 15, 2023: Signed Contract Extension with Dolphins

On March 15, 2023, Raheem Mostert signed a two-year, $5.6 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins.

2023: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2023, Raheem Mostert earned his first Pro Bowl selection while playing with the Miami Dolphins.

2023: 2023 Season

Raheem Mostert finished the 2023 season with 209 carries for 1,012 yards and 18 touchdowns, along with 25 receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns.