Jimmy Raye III facts for kids

Jimmy Arthur Raye III was born on November 24, 1968. He is an American professional football executive. He also used to play football. Currently, he works for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He is a senior executive advisor to the team's general manager. As a player, he was a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams.

Early Life and Family

Jimmy Raye III grew up in Irvine, California. He went to Irvine High School there. His father is Jimmy Raye II. His dad was also a football coach. He was an offensive coordinator for many NFL teams. One of those teams was the San Francisco 49ers.

College Football Career

Jimmy Raye III played college football at San Diego State University (SDSU). He was a wide receiver for the Aztecs team. He played from 1986 to 1990. He earned a degree in public administration. When he left SDSU, he had 111 catches. This placed him among the top receivers in the school's history.

Professional Football Journey

Jimmy Raye III started his National Football League (NFL) career in 1991. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He played in the last two games of that season.

From Player to Coach

After playing, Raye became a coach. In 1995, he worked for the Kansas City Chiefs. He was an offensive quality control coach. This job helps review how the offense is playing.

Working as a Scout and Director

From 1996 to 1999, Raye 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. This meant he led the team looking for college players. From 2008 to 2012, he was the Chargers' director of player personnel. This role involves managing all players on the team.

Leadership Roles in the NFL

In 2013, Jimmy Raye III joined the Indianapolis Colts. He was the Vice President of Football Operations. He held this important job until 2016. In 2017, he moved to the Houston Texans. There, he was the Vice President of Player Personnel and Assistant General Manager.

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

Current Role with the Cleveland Browns

On June 16, 2022, Jimmy Raye III started a new role. He joined the Cleveland Browns. He is now a senior executive advisor to the general manager. He helps the general manager make important decisions for the team.