Allen Park — Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond was named a second-team All-Pro as a punt returner by the Associated Press on Friday.
Although he didn't officially qualify as a league-leader, falling short of the required 1.25 returns per game, Raymond's 13.2-yard average on 20 attempts would have paced the NFL. That figure marked a career-high for the six-year veteran who went undrafted out of Holy Cross in 2016. It also included the first special teams touchdown of Raymond's career, a 47-yarder against the New York Jets.
In addition to his punt-return prowess, Raymond also had a stellar year for the Lions as a pass-catcher, hauling in 47 receptions for a personal-best 616 yards.