Kalif Raymond

Career StatsC

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		112	190	2,554	9
2025		15	24	289	1
2024		12	17	215	2
2023		17

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	TD	YPR	Grade
2025		15	24	289	1	12.0	F F Bottom 5%
2024		12	17	215	2	12.6	F F Bottom 5%
2023		17	35	489	1	14.0	F F Bottom 5%
2022		17	47	616	0	13.1	D- D- Bottom 12%
2021		16	48	576	4	12.0	D- D- Bottom 12%
2020		15	9	187	0	20.8	D- D- Bottom 12%
2019		8	9	170	1	18.9	D- D- Bottom 12%
2017		8	1	12	0	12.0	F F Bottom 5%
2016		4	0	0	0	0.0	F F Bottom 5%

Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Among WR contracts at this AAV tier, Kalif Raymond's grades a C Contract Value Index. At $3.5M on a one-year deal, the contract reflects fair value for an established veteran in his early thirties whose 2025 production—289 receiving yards across 15 games—signals a depth role rather than consistent featured usage. The salary sits squarely in the slot receiver and special teams ace band of the market, appropriate for a player whose elite punt return ability carries as much strategic weight as his receiving contributions. Raymond's nine seasons and established veteran standing suggest a player on the downside of his prime, but his willingness to choose Chicago over Detroit—reportedly driven by confidence in Ben Johnson's scheme fit—indicates he still has functional value in a specific offensive system rather than universal demand. The one-year structure itself is low-risk for Chicago; there's no long-term cap exposure, and if Raymond delivers as a gadget option and returner while complementing Caleb Williams' development, the deal represents solid depth-add economics. The Contract Value Index grade of C reflects realistic market pricing for what Raymond is: a complementary contributor with measurable special teams excellence, not a core building block, making this a sensible veteran minimum-tier investment during the offseason recalibration.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Kalif's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Kalif Raymond's tape and counting stats together earn a C performance grade. The 31-year-old established veteran logged 289 receiving yards across 15 games in the 2025 season, a production profile that pegs him as a depth-level contributor rather than a featured receiver—solid role clarity for a ninth-year pro. His receiving yardage reflects limited volume in the passing game, which aligns with the consensus that he figures to operate as a gadget option and returner rather than a primary target. That said, Raymond's durability (appearing in all 15 games) demonstrates reliability and availability, traits that matter when building depth around a developing quarterback like Caleb Williams. The broader context—Ben Johnson's personal advocacy for the signing and the framing around Raymond's elite punt return ability—suggests his value to the Bears extends well beyond the stat sheet, functioning as a multi-dimensional complement to Chicago's offensive rebuild. At this stage of his career, Raymond is a smart complementary piece: reliable hands, scheme fit with Johnson's system, and proven special teams excellence that can create field position advantage. This is exactly the type of floor role where his C-grade performance becomes contextually appropriate.

How Kalif Compares at the Position

Kalif Raymond ranks 124th of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Kalif between AT Perry (C) just ahead and David Moore (C) just behind.

Fan Sentiment

The Chicago Bears' addition of Kalif Raymond has generated solid buzz across NFL media, earning a **B+** grade for public perception. Multiple outlets covered the signing with notably positive framing, highlighting Raymond as a "solid depth add" who brings both slot receiving capabilities and elite special teams value to Chicago's revamped offense. The strongest endorsement came from reports that new head coach Ben Johnson personally championed the move, signaling strong scheme fit within the Bears' new offensive system. Fans have responded enthusiastically to Raymond's proven punt return ability, viewing him as a complementary piece that can enhance Caleb Williams' development with reliable hands and field position advantages. While expectations remain measured regarding his role as a featured pass-catcher, the consensus paints Raymond as a smart, multi-dimensional addition who addresses specific needs in Chicago's offensive evolution.