His 49 receptions in 2019 ranks second all-time among rookie receivers in Raiders lore. Was married to Patricia Renfro through his entire career. Renfrow made the Pro Bowl during the 2021 season after catching 103 passes for over 1,000 yards. 1 in my mind.. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Hunter Renfrow He has yet to have a season, statistically speaking, like Renfrow had in 2021. . Eight years . (12/29) at Den. I love turkey hunting, and got to turkey hunt this year because of the whole COVID deal, the first turkey hunting Ive done in seven years. (9/21) vs. NO: Hauled in three passes for 37 yards in addition to one punt return for five yards(9/27) at NE: Led all receivers in the contest with 84 yards on six receptions (14.0 avg.) We have a lot of mutual respect for each other., (Photo of Hunter Renfrow and Hunter Renfroe: Courtesy of Hunter Renfroe / Instagram). When he is not playing, we can find him busy hunting, golfing, and spending time with family and friends. He finished with six catches on . Renfrow also suffered a concussion after being hit by Isaiah Simmons during the play that caused the fumble. He played college football at Clemson and was drafted by the Raiders in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Renfrow may also have suffered an injury on that play. As a sophomore and junior, he contributed to his team achieving a 230 record, including consecutive Class A-1 football state championships in 1957 and 1958. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. In 2023, Renfrow will earn a base salary of $6,500,000, a roster bonus of $4,949,000 and a workout bonus of $100,000, while carrying a cap hit of $13,126,000 . During his early career, Renfrow played at the Clemson Tigers football team. Melvin Lacy Renfro (born December 30, 1941) is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 14-year career as a cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). Not a member? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Raiders.com's Levi Edwards answers a few questions from Raider Nation with the start of Training Camp less than three weeks away. Long 65t, 10/27/19 at Hou. Growing up in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Hunter, whose father was . Mia. And he is married to Elizabeth Salas Renfro. 6 outfielder in South Carolina by Diamond ProspectsFather, Tim, played defensive back at WoffordHis brother, Cole, played tight end for Clemson in 2017. Raiders designate Darren Waller, Hunter Renfrow for return from injured reserve. Mel led the NFL with 10 interceptions in 1969. Renfrow did not practice all week. However, Renfrow could see his workload increase against the Steelers in Week 16. Likewise, he was also recruited and offered scholarships for baseball and was ranked as the #6 Outfielder in South Carolina. In 1986 he was part of Gene Stallings St. Louis Cardinals coaching staff as his defensive backs coach. And he is married to Elizabeth Salas Renfro. Tweets. Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow discusses facing the Chargers in the season opener, his mentality for the season, the offense and more. 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Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow discusses the 2021 season, quarterback Derek Carr and more. By 2015, when he had increased to 176 pounds (80kg), he received a scholarship. The Las Vegas Raiders had their best stretch when running back Josh Jacobs put much of the offensive load on his shoulders, Derek Carr hit Davante Adams with his second long touchdown, a 35-yarder on the third snap of overtime to propel the Las Vegas Raiders past the Denver Broncos 22-16, FOX SPORTS, SPEED, SPEED.COM & 2023 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. The Raiders travel to Nashville to take on the Titans next week. The LA Clippers entered Friday 0-4 since adding Westbrook. The Baltimore Ravens need help at wide receiver and a recent article has suggested Hunter Renfrow as potential trade target. Renfrow was hit hard by his former college teammate, Isaiah Simmons, and fumbled at the Arizona 38-yard line. Renfrow also cemented himself as Derek Carr's safety blanket in 2021. In 1963, he was even named the team's backup quarterback. [13] He was named the offensive MVP of the 1971 Pro Bowl for his two punt return touchdowns.[14]. After reporting that the Las Vegas Raiders were moving on from Derek Carr, we spoke to Hunter Renfrow about it. Whenever football is long and gone and 100 years from now, [God will] still be there and thats kind of driven me.[35], Last edited on 14 February 2023, at 08:39, 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, "Learning to adjust: How a big family influence molded Clemson walk-on Hunter Renfrow", "Todd Shanesy: The legend of Hunter Renfrow", "Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow goes from scrawny 150-pounder to NFL prospect? I want to go hunting with him sometime, so well probably have that in the future, for sure, Renfrow said. Coach Josh McDaniels has yet to decide whether Renfrow (oblique) will be activated for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN reports. I love baseball., Renfrow can run down balls in center as he shows good range and gets to the gaps well, reads his Class of 2014 scouting report from Diamond Prospects. During the game, Renfrow caught seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown during the 2417 win. :Registered career highs in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (134)(12/5) vs. They share much more in common than you realize. 98.3K Followers. [2] He received offers from Appalachian State, Gardner-Webb, Presbyterian, and Wofford, where his father played. 452 Following. Rotowire Jan 7, 2023. View photos from Las Vegas Ballpark of wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and Raiderette Shaniah during the NFL Pro Bowl Skills Challenge. Learn how your comment data is processed. Hunter Renfrow was one of the breakout stars from the 2021 NFL season. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham drops the ball in the bucket to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for an 11-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chiefs. Renfrow had three catches for 19 yards in his Raiders' 37-34 overtime loss to Warner's 49ers in Week 17. He is also the second two-sport All-American in university history, the first one was George Shaw in football and baseball. Go on the field with wide receiver Davante Adams as he was mic'd up during the season finale matchup . Raiders receiver Hunter Renfrow's second overtime fumble was returned by the Cardinals for a game-winning touchdown.Renfrow may also have suffered an injury on that play.Per Paul Gutierrez of . One of Renfro's best collegiate games took place against Rice at Houston in 1962. In 1992, Renfro was inducted into the University of Oregon Athletic Hall of Fame. Yes, they like to talk about hunting, and about how their respective sports seasons get in the way of their favorite hunting seasons each year. Renfrow made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, with two catches for 13 yards in the 24-16 win. He was 5feet 10inches (1.78m) and weighed only 155 pounds (70kg). Renfrow caught seven passes for 58 yards on 10 targets against Arizona on Sunday. In Renfrow's case: You're trying to save money, and those XL cars are pricey! He also returned three punts for 20 yards. Smith runs second-fastest 40 by DL since 03, Saleh compares Carr to Stafford pre-Rams trade, Allen to be ready to roll for offseason program, How to maximize leverage of No. Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow discusses the win over the Colts, eclipsing 1,000 receiving yards on the season and more. Maybe Josh McDaniels and Nathaniel Hackett arent offensive geniuses after all. Hunter Renfrow. It was just a way to hang with my buddies, and I was really good at it. On a fourth-and-short, with a game on the line, Carr went to Adams. They both had fathers who were multi-sport stars, as Renfrows dad, Tim, played baseball and football at Wofford. Renfrow earned that role by running crisp routes and getting open. The two Pro Bowlers reflected Wednesday on the year-to-year process of each Training Camp as they go into their fourth NFL seasons. Levi Damien. [2] During his time with the Cowboys, even though one of his teammates was former Olympic gold medalist and one-time worlds fastest man Bob Hayes, many experts still considered him the best athlete on the team. I loved the ability to go out and hit somebody. Just two plays earlier, Renfrow had fumbled after converging third-and-three. But while at Oracle Park, Renfrow and Renfroe got to meet and talk and pose for photos together. [29][30] He was placed on injured reserve on November 10, 2022 and reactivated on December 17, 2022.[31][32]. The Raiders trail 7-3 to the Washington Football Team going into halftime. Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow discusses returning to practice, his mindset, the final stretch of the season and more. )His 9.8 punt return averaged ranked fourth in the NFLBecame just the third player in franchise history to record 100-plus receptions in a single season, with his 103 catches ranking second-most by a Raiders wide receiverAlso became just the second wide receiver to record both 100-plus receptions and 1,000-plus receiving yards in a single season(9/13) vs. Hunter Renfrow nearly had his head torn off on a face mask by Fred Warner on Sunday. A 2009 story in the Brookhaven (Miss.) The return of Renfrow, who last suited up Week 9, will bolster the Raiders' passing attack ahead of the team's last four games. Cin. Rock Ya-Sin who missed the game against the Broncos with a knee injury was also given a clean bill of health. Meanwhile, Mel is a former American football player who spent his entire 14-year career in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys. He also had 41 catches for 644 yards and five touchdowns,[9] very impressive numbers in an era when running backs usually did not catch more than 10 passes during a season. The Raiders like they have all of this season must get Renfrow going against the Kansas City Chiefs. Hunter Renfrow was operating on a tight schedule Friday morning. The Atlanta Braves stadium organist, Matthew Kaminski, who likes to play clever songs when opposing batters are at the plate, has played Tiger Rag, the Clemson fight song, when the other Renfroe is at the plate, even while in an empty stadium last month. Renfrow has 12 games this year with at least five catches and exceeded 1,000 yards on the season for . His 14 seasons with the team ties him for second place in franchise history. You know @renfrowhunter, there are bigger Ubers , (via @tae15adams) pic.twitter.com/S6Plc6Whke, Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) August 3, 2022. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham drops the ball in the bucket to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for an 11-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Chiefs. Stay up to date with NFL player news, rumors, updates, analysis, social feeds, and more at FOX Sports. Media. The Las Vegas Raiders activated wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller were activated Saturday off injured reserve. I dont think it was necessarily my passion. Not a member? : Finished with four receptions for 26 yards and one TDHauled in a 4-yard TD pass from QB Derek Carr, culminating a 15-play, 74-yard drive to give the Raiders a 13-6 lead in the fourth quarterAdded one punt return for 13 yards(11/8) at LAC: Finished with two catches for a team-high 60 yards, including a season-long 53-yard reception on third down that led to a Raiders score(11/15) vs. [25], Renfrow made his playoff debut in the Wild Card Round against the Cincinnati Bengals, catching 8 passes for 58 yards in the 2619 loss. [7] In his final collegiate season in 2018, his receiving total declined slightly, as he recorded 49 receptions for 544 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. Instead the zebras let the play finish for a cardinals touchdown. Cin. In an enduring image from the game after Jim O'Brien's game-winning kick, Renfro put his face in his hands in disappointment. : Recorded three receptions for 24 yardsAlso returned one punt for 21 yards. [8], Renfrow was drafted by the Oakland Raiders with the 149th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the 17th of 28 wide receivers, one of three Clemson players taken by the Raiders, and the only offensive player drafted from the National Championship team. He took a redshirt in 2014. Rams' slot star signed for a deal that pays him $16.2 million a year in 2022. : Started and recorded one catch for 12 yards(10/20) at GB: Finished the day with two receptions for 14 yards(10/27) at Hou. :Finished with five receptions for 57 yards in the winAlso returned two punts for 26 yards(9/26) vs. Im never able to deer hunt in the fall, and he can never turkey hunt in the spring. He will not play on Sunday against the Broncos. Watch wide receiver Hunter Renfrow's top plays from the 2021 NFL season. and recorded his first TD of the season(10/4) vs. He was coming off a season in which . The former walk-on turne. [22] In Week 13, Renfrow had 9 receptions for 102 yards in a 1715 loss against the Washington Football Team. He shows very good athleticism and I think if he played baseball all year around, he could be a special baseball player.. [1] Renfrow played in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2015, making ten starts, and recording 492 yards and five touchdowns. Renfrow did not practice all week. Thus causing them to be without a big part of their offense. with a 27-yard long(11/24) at NYJ: Started in the contest, recording three receptions for 31 yards(12/22) at LAC: Finished with 107 yards on seven receptions (15.3 avg.) If its hard to know which is spelled which way, try to remember that Baseball Renfroe ends in e, just like a baseball runs-hits-errors scoreboard. :Recorded nine receptions for 102 yards with a 28-yard long(12/12) at KC: Finished with a career-high 13 receptions for 117 yards with one TD(12/20) at Cle. Reviewing the Raiders' Week 18 Fantasy Football Performances. : Posted game highs in receptions (seven) and receiving yards (73)His seven receptions tied a career high(12/6) at NYJ: Started and hauled in four passes for 47 yardsAdded two punt returns for 23 yards(12/13) vs. The Las Vegas Raiders will be without Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow for at least the next four weeks. Entering the 2022 fantasy football season, we can confidently say Renfrow most likely will not repeat his 2021 season. : Recorded five catches for 57 yards (11.4 avg.) The Raiders announced Renfrow was being evaluated for a concussion after he lost a fumble that the Cardinals returned for a touchdown in overtime. [18] In the following week's game against the Denver Broncos, Renfrow caught six passes for 102 yards and a touchdown during the 16-15 loss. He was switched to cornerback in his fifth season. With McDaniels at the helm, the fourth-year wide receiver is in a good spot to build upon his 2021 breakout season. In a recent article by Pro Football Focus, they took a look at several wide receivers from the 2019 draft that are eligible for contract extensions this offseason. Renfroe, 28, is an outfielder with the Tampa Bay Rays. Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow nearly had his head torn off by 49ers LB Fred Warner. What is the true definition of an underdog? Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow shows his focus by making a sliding catch for 20 yards in the first half against the Houston Texans. I never really thought of going to practice and working on my craft. Likewise, he was also recruited and offered scholarships for baseball and was ranked as the #6 Outfielder in South Carolina. [24] Overall, Renfrow finished the 2021 regular season setting a career high in receptions (103), receiving yards (1,038) and receiving touchdowns (9). :Recorded three receptions for 36 yards and one punt return for five yards(10/24) vs. They signed Xander Bogaerts, re-signed Manny Machado, and last year they pulled off trades for Juan Soto and, Kyle Busch is in a new car and part of a new racing team this year, and he seems to also have some new fans. Got to meet the real Hunter Renfroe tonight #legend, Renfrow wrote on Instagram, posting a photo of the two together. They projected that Renfrow would receive a four-year deal worth nearly $14 million per season. : Recorded six receptions for 70 yards in the season opener(9/19) at Pit. Quarterback Derek Carr finds wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for a 16-yard gain against the Bengals. . It does sound like the Raiders expect them to return at some point in December, if not for the Thursday matchup with Los Angeles in Week 14. Hunter Renfroe. In corresponding moves, the Raiders have released WR DJ Turner and TE Jacob Hollister. Daily Leader tells of him rushing 10 times for 115 yards and passing for another 60 in a win early in his senior year. Renfro also collected 32 points outscoring every team except one, recording the state record with a 24.1 broad jump and winning the low hurdles, high hurdles and the half-mile relay team. That list includes D.K Metcalf, Hollywood Brown, A.J. It never was even thought of in my head that Id play (college) football. 2021:Appeared in 17 games with nine starts, earning his first Pro Bowl selectionRecorded career highs with 103 receptions for 1,038 yards and nine TDsTotaled 31 punts returns for 33 yards (9.8 avg. Hunter Renfrow Highlights from the 2020-21 NFL SeasonIf you enjoyed, please leave a like and subscribe for more! Touchdowns 2, 1/9/22 vs. LAC. El veterano de tres aos es el primer receptor de los Raiders en lograr esa hazaa desde el 2016. [21] In 2020, Renfrow played in 16 games, started 6, and caught 56 passes for 656 yards, as well as scoring two touchdowns. Raiders.com's Levi Edwards answers a few questions from Raider Nation as the team prepares to travel to New Orleans. A rundown of the Las Vegas Raiders' wide receivers room going into Training Camp. The Raiders go into the locker room after the first half with a 13-10 lead over the New York Giants. Try a week on us. Officials blew this one big time, as usual. Melvin Lacy Renfro (born December 30, 1941) is a former American football player, a cornerback who spent his entire 14-year career in the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys. After breaking out in 2021, Renfrow was limited to only 10 games this season and otherwise saw a sharp downturn in his involvement in the offense thanks to the addition of Davante Adams. He was able to this year some because of all the COVID stuff, so wed text each other back and forth about that., He gets to turkey hunt, and I get to deer hunt, Renfroe said. Who The Browns Could Add to Wide Receiver Corps in 2023: Free Agency, Draft Prospects, Trade Possibilities. Unreal bro! James Hunter Renfrow (born December 21, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow discusses competing with wide receiver Davante Adams, learning the new offense, building on last season's success and more. Defensive tackle Neil Farrell (shoulder), center Andre James (concussion), safety TreVon Moehrig (hip), and defensive tackle Bilal Nichols (shoulder) are in the same category. However, people are confused as both of them have the same surname. The Gamecocks were playing that weekend against Mississippi State, and batting fifth in the order, as a college sophomore, was Renfroe. In Week 8 against the Houston Texans, Renfrow caught four passes for 88 yards including a 65-yard touchdown reception, the first of his career in the 27 . He thinks he might have an idea of why hes receiving some newfound fan support., An embarrassing graphic involving Russell Westbrook has gone viral. I didnt know if I was going to play baseball or football after high school, like until my senior year, said Renfrow, who was a rangy outfielder at Socastee High in Myrtle Beach, once ranked by one outlet as the state of South Carolinas No. They did this because Camillas roommate at Clemson is now Madie Wisler, married to then-Padres pitcher Matt Wisler. A former NFL player and current analyst showed some love to Hunter Renfrow this week via social media. The Pro Bowl receiver has ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos with a concussion he suffered on the final play of the week two game against . Renfrow paced the Raiders in catches after commanding . Wide receiver Hunter Renfrow addresses the media in the locker room following the Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watch as quarterback Derek Carr throws a perfect pass to wide receiver Hunter Renfrow for a 14-yard touchdown on the Raiders' opening drive against the Steelers. Hes just a cool guy, Renfrow said. Latest on Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN You must be logged in to leave a comment. Besides, he signed a 4 year, $2,835,948 contract with the Oakland Raiders. @Hunter_Renfroe sticks the landing. He remains the Cowboys' all-time leader in interceptions with 52 (In 1969 he led the NFL in interceptions with 10) and in career kickoff-return average (26.4 yards). They got to meet in person last year, but even that was nearly a coincidence. The Silver and Black have a 21-day period to either activate them to the roster or place them back on injured reserve.