Raheem Layne

Raheem Layne's Biography

Raheem Layne, an esteemed player of American professional football, was born in Deland, Florida, on July 2, 1999. As a safety for the renowned New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL), he has marked his place in the world of professional football. Before stepping into his pro career, Layne attended Sebastian River High School and exhibited his skill and dedication in football for three years.

During his senior year at high school in 2016, Layne received first-team all-area honors. He marked incredible achievements during his high school career, recording 57 total tackles, two interceptions, and forcing three fumbles. Nationally renowned analytics platform ESPN ranked him as the 58th-best cornerback. Layne’s talent didn’t go unnoticed; he was a three-star recruit and he committed to playing college football at the University of Indiana.

Layne’s freshman year at Indiana in 2017 saw him participating in 12 games, even starting one. Making 13 tackles that year, his potential paved the way to be bestowed the title of the school’s “Defensive Newcomer of the Year.” His journey continued to flourish as he started seven games the following season, and confidently marked his spot in all 12. His sophomore season stats include 39 tackles, three pass breakups, and a fumble recovery.

The first five games of his junior year saw him starting, but he was soon positioned as a backup for Tiawan Mullen. Yet, this didn’t deter his spirit, and he continued to manifest his qualities on the field. Layne made 30 tackles and was lauded as Indiana’s special teams player of the year.

However, the subsequent year, 2020, saw a setback when Layne missed the entire season due to an injury. Resilient, Layne returned in 2021, having switched his position from cornerback to safety. Showing significant improvement in his senior year, he notched up 65 total tackles, one interception, one forced fumble, and a pass breakup while starting in all twelve matches. He then declared for the NFL Draft upon the season’s end, closing out his college career with 50 games played, 147 tackles, two forced fumbles, and an interception.

Layne remained undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Los Angeles Chargers, however, recognized his worth and signed him as an undrafted free agent. Although released during the final roster cuts, Layne’s journey with the Chargers continued as he was recalled to their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster for their match against the Arizona Cardinals, marking his NFL debut on the field. Following his debut, Layne was permanently signed on December 26, 2022, and concluded his season playing six games and recording two tackles.

On October 18, 2023, a disappointment hit when Layne suffered a torn ACL for which he was placed on injured reserve by the Chargers. However, a new chapter for Layne unfurled when he signed with the New York Giants on August 15, 2024. Proving his determination and resilience, Layne bounced back once again, overcoming his brief stint of being waived to secure his spot on the practice squad, where he continues to contribute to the Giants and the sport of football at large.