Jimmy Raye III facts for kids

Jimmy Arthur Raye III (born November 24, 1968) is an important person in American professional football. He works as a senior executive advisor for the Cleveland Browns team in the National Football League (NFL). Before this, he was a player himself! He played as a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

About Jimmy Raye III's Early Life

Jimmy Raye III grew up around football. His dad, Jimmy Raye II, was a famous coach who worked for many NFL teams, like the San Francisco 49ers. Jimmy Raye III went to Irvine High School in Irvine, California.

College Football Career

Jimmy Raye III played American football in college. He was a wide receiver for the Aztecs team at San Diego State University (SDSU). He played there from 1986 to 1990.

He studied public administration and earned a bachelor's degree. When he left SDSU, he was tied for eighth place on the school's all-time list for most catches. He had 111 catches during his college career.

Playing in the NFL

Jimmy Raye III started his National Football League career in 1991. He signed a contract as a free agent with the Los Angeles Rams. He played in the last two games of that season.

Working Behind the Scenes in Football

After playing, Jimmy Raye III started working in different roles for NFL teams.

Coaching and Scouting

In 1995, he worked as an offensive quality control coach for the Kansas City Chiefs. This job helps coaches make sure the offense runs smoothly.

From 1996 to 1999, he was a scout for the San Diego Chargers. A scout finds new players for the team. Then, from 2000 to 2007, he became the director of college scouting for the Chargers. This meant he led the team that looked for college players.

Leading Player Personnel

From 2008 to 2012, Jimmy Raye III was the director of player personnel for the San Diego Chargers. In this role, he helped manage all the players on the team.

In 2012, he was considered for the general manager job with the Chicago Bears. This is a very important leadership role for a football team.

Executive Roles with NFL Teams

From 2013 to 2016, Jimmy Raye III worked for the Indianapolis Colts. He was the Vice President of Football Operations. This job involves overseeing many parts of how the team is run.

In 2017, he moved to the Houston Texans. There, he was the Vice President of Player Personnel and Assistant General Manager.

In 2018, he joined the Detroit Lions as a Senior Personnel Executive. He worked with the Lions until March 2021.

Current Role with the Cleveland Browns

On June 16, 2022, Jimmy Raye III started a new job. He was hired by the Cleveland Browns. He is now a senior executive advisor to the general manager. This means he gives important advice to the team's top leader.