2016
As a senior wide receiver, Rayford provided leadership among the receiving corps while participating in 11 games… Finished the season with three receptions, good for 26 yards… Registered a 10-yard catch vs. NC State in the Camping World Independence Bowl.
2015
Rayford started three games in 11 appearances as a third-year contributor… Finished the season with 19 receptions, good for 151 yards and a touchdown… Best game came early in the season vs. Georgia when he registered seven catches for 57 yards, including a 7-yard score late in the game… Also posted three receptions against Houston and South Carolina… Rayford’s longest catch of the season was a 20-yarder at Houston… Struggled toward end of season, registering just two catches in last four games.
2014
Rayford enjoyed his finest season as a Commodore receiver, ranking among the team’s top aerial targets in virtually every stat category… Participated in all 12 games, earning 10 starting assignments at wide receiver… Finished the campaign ranked second in the receiving corps with 36 catches and third with 350 receiving yards… Registered a catch in 11 of 12 games… Set career highs with eight receptions against Florida and 79 receiving yards vs. Old Dominion… Totaled 20 catches and 203 receiving yards in final four appearances… Lone touchdown grab came vs. Old Dominion.
2013
Missed the last seven games due to injury… Tallied two catches for 19 yards on the season… Had one reception at Texas A&M for five yards… Made his collegiate debut vs. Austin Peay catching one pass for 24 yards.
High School
Senior captain… Four-year starter at WR for Warriors… As a senior, averaged 26.2 yards on 19 receptions for run-oriented offense… Also produced 11 TDs as a WR/returner and had two INTs as senior safety… Named to Commercial Appeal “Best of the Preps” as a senior and impressed in postseason appearance at the Semper Fi All-American Bowl in California… Also nominated to play in AutoZone Liberty Bowl All-Star Game… As a junior, posted 48 catches, including seven TDs.
Personal
Latevius D’Vonte Rayford… Majoring in Communication Studies… Son of Marcus and LaKeydra Brown… Born May 3, 1995… Has two brothers, Marcus and Shuntrell… Mom works for the Memphis Board of Education; dad works in retail… Enjoys working out with his father and hanging out with friends… Mentored local youngsters through variety of community service efforts.
Career Highs
Total Receptions: 8, vs. Florida, 11/8/2014
Total Reception Yards: 79 yards, vs. Old Dominion, 11/1/2014
Longest Reception: 24 yards, vs. Austin Peay, 9/7/2013
Receiving Touchdowns: 1, vs. Old Dominion, 11/1/2014
