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Dominique Raheem Mostert (born April 9, 1992) is an American professional football running back and kickoff returner for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Key Information

Mostert attended New Smyrna Beach High School in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he played football and competed in track and field. Mostert led New Smyrna Beach to two playoff berths. After his senior season, Mostert moved on to Purdue University after accepting a full scholarship.

In his first collegiate season, Mostert set a school record as he averaged 33.5 yards a return,[1] capped off with a 99-yard touchdown return in the bowl game. He finished the season with seven returns of 39 or more yards, including an 81-yarder at Indiana and a 74-yarder at Wisconsin. Against the Badgers, Mostert racked up 206 yards on five kickoff returns to break 42-year-old school records for total yardage and average yards per return. He also led the nation in average yards per return.[2]

During his NFL career, Mostert has played for seven teams. He appeared in Super Bowl LIV with the San Francisco 49ers and earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2023 with the Miami Dolphins.

Early life

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Mostert attended New Smyrna Beach High School, in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, where he was a member of the football and track & field teams.[3] As a football player under coach Lance Jenkins, Mostert returned nine kickoffs and a punt for touchdowns, in addition to having 39 receptions for 723 yards (18.5 average) and four touchdowns as a senior.[4] He also recorded 81 tackles on defense. As a participant in the 2010 Central Florida All-Star Game,[5] Mostert was named MVP after recording three receptions for nearly 100 yards and a 94-yard kick return touchdown.[6][7] He also made an appearance in the Florida North vs. South football game.[6]

As a track athlete under coach Brendan Robinson, Mostert was a standout sprinter, hurdler, and jumper. He won the 2010 FHSAA 3A District 6 title in the 300-meter hurdles.[8] At the 2011 FHSAA 3A Outdoor State Finals, Mostert finished first in the 100 meters with a time of 10.68 seconds and placed fourth in the 300-meter hurdles with a personal-best time of 37.95 seconds.[9]

Mostert committed to Purdue University on January 14, 2011. He chose Purdue over football scholarships from Indiana University, Marshall University, the University of Illinois, the United States Naval Academy, Rutgers University, the University of Miami, the University of Southern Mississippi, the University of Central Florida, and Wake Forest University.[10]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight 40 Commit date
Raheem Mostert
WR
New Smyrna Beach, Florida New Smyrna Beach High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 183 lb (83 kg) Jan 14, 2011 
Recruit ratings: Scout: 2/5 stars   Rivals: 3/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: – (S)    Rivals: – (WR), – (FL)
  • ‡ Refers to 40-yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2011 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 20, 2012.

College career

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Mostert attended and played college football at Purdue from 2011 to 2014.[11] In his first collegiate season in 2011, Mostert set a school record as he averaged 33.5 yards a return,[1] capped off with a 99-yard touchdown return in the 2011 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl against Western Michigan.[12] He finished the season with seven returns of 39 or more yards, including an 81-yarder at Indiana and a 74-yarder at Wisconsin.[13][14] Against the Badgers, Mostert racked up 206 yards on five kickoff returns to break 42-year-old school records for total yardage and average yards per return in a single game. (41.2)[2] For his efforts against Wisconsin, Mostert was named the Big Ten Conference Freshman of the Week, becoming the first Purdue freshman to do it since Rob Henry in October 2010.[15] Mostert's 837 kickoff return yards are the second best in school history for a single season. He is now ranked 13th on Purdue's career kickoff return yards.

In May 2012, Mostert was named to the preseason Jet Award watch list, an award given to the top return specialist in the NCAA.[16] During spring practice, he was named a captain for the 2012 season.[17] In the 2012 season, Mostert finished with 16 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown to go along with 18 kick returns for 463 yards.[18]

In the 2013 season, Mostert finished with 11 carries for 37 yards to go along with 11 kick returns for 258 yards and a touchdown, which was a 100-yarder against Penn State.[19][20]

Moster's role expanded in the 2014 season. He finished with 93 carries for 529 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 34 kick returns for 731 yards.[21]

Mostert was also a member of the Purdue track team. He was ranked by NFL.com as the fastest college football player in the NCAA, with only Oklahoma State wide receiver Tyreek Hill possessing a faster 100m time (9.98 s). Mostert took gold in both the 60 meters (6.63s) and 200 meters (20.73s) at the 2014 Big Ten Indoor Track and Field Championships.[22] He qualified for the 2014 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100 meters (10.15s), 200 meters (20.65s) and as a member of 4x100-meter relay squad.[23]

College statistics

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Purdue Boilermakers
Season GP Rushing Receiving Kickoff returns
Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD
2011 12 16 108 6.8 2 25 837 33.5 1
2012 8 16 85 5.3 1 18 463 25.7 0
2013 12 11 37 3.4 0 1 6 6.0 0 11 258 23.5 1
2014 11 93 529 5.7 3 18 116 6.4 0 34 731 21.5 0
Career 43 136 759 5.6 6 19 122 6.4 0 88 2,289 26.0 2

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+38 in
(1.79 m)
195 lb
(88 kg)
30+78 in
(0.78 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.38 s 1.49 s 2.54 s 4.30 s 6.90 s 40.0 in
(1.02 m)
11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)
20 reps
All values from Pro Day[24]

Philadelphia Eagles

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After going undrafted during the 2015 NFL draft, Mostert signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.[25] He had an excellent preseason; between his 157 rushing yards and 191 receiving yards, totaling for 348 yards, Mostert led the NFL in yards from the line of scrimmage in the preseason. He also added in five kick returns for 162 yards. Despite this effort, Mostert was ultimately cut on September 4 in preparation for the Eagles having to cut their roster down to 53,[26] but he was signed to the practice squad two days later.[27]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

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On September 14, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Mostert off the Eagles' practice squad.[28] He returned two kicks for 57 yards for the Dolphins during a Week 2 23–20 road loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.[29]

On October 13, Mostert was released by the Dolphins in hopes of moving him down to practice squad.[30]

Baltimore Ravens

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On October 14, 2015, Mostert was signed by the Baltimore Ravens after third-string running back Lorenzo Taliaferro suffered a season-ending foot injury.[31] Mostert returned five kicks for 164 yards in seven games with the Ravens.[32]

On December 15, he was cut by the Ravens in hopes of putting him on practice squad, but Mostert did not clear waivers and was placed on the Browns' 53-man roster.[33]

Cleveland Browns

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On December 16, 2015, Mostert was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns.[34] He was named the starting kick returner for the Browns' final three games and returned 12 kicks for 309 yards.[35]

Mostert signed the Browns' one-year tender offer on March 7, 2016.[36] On September 4, he was waived by the Browns to make room for players claimed off waivers.[37]

New York Jets

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On September 6, 2016, Mostert was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad, but was released six days later.[38]

Chicago Bears

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On September 13, 2016, Mostert was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad.[39] Eight days later, he was elevated to the active roster.[40] Mostert appeared in two games with the Bears in the 2016 season.[41][42]

Mostert was released on October 3,[43] but was re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[44] He was released again on November 24.[45]

San Francisco 49ers

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2016 season

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On November 28, 2016, Mostert was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.[46] He was promoted to the active roster on December 31.[47] Mostert played in the regular-season finale against the Seattle Seahawks and finished the narrow 25–23 loss with 68 return yards and a six-yard carry.[48][49]

2017 season

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On November 27, 2017, head coach Kyle Shanahan announced that Mostert was going to placed on injured reserve with an MCL sprain.[50] He finished the 2017 season with six carries for 30 yards and 83 return yards in 11 games.[51]

2018 season

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Mostert played very sparingly in the first five games of the season.[52] However, his role increased starting in Week 6 when he had 12 carries for 87 yards in the narrow 33–30 road loss to the Green Bay Packers on Monday Night Football.[53] In the next game against the Los Angeles Rams, Mostert recorded seven carries for 59 yards and four receptions for 19 yards during the 39–10 loss.[54] Two weeks later against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday Night Football, Mostert rushed seven times for 86 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown on a 52-yard rush in the third quarter before leaving the eventual 34–3 victory with a fractured forearm.[55][56] He was placed on injured reserve on November 2.[57]

Mostert finished the 2018 season with 34 carries for 261 yards and a touchdown to go along with six receptions for 25 yards in nine games and no starts.[58]

2019 season

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Mostert in 2019

On March 15, 2019, Mostert signed a three-year contract extension with the 49ers.[59]

Moster began the season with nine carries for 40 yards in the season-opening 31–17 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[60] In the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 13 carries for 83 yards to go along with three receptions for 68 yards and his first receiving touchdown of his career on a 39-yard screen pass from Jimmy Garoppolo during the 41–17 road victory.[61] The following week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Mostert rushed 12 times for 79 yards in the 24–20 victory.[62]

Following a Week 4 bye, the 49ers faced the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football. In that game, Mostert had seven carries for 34 yards and a fumble recovery during the 31–3 blowout victory.[63] Three weeks later against the Carolina Panthers, Mostert scored his first rushing touchdown of the season on a 41-yard rush in the fourth quarter and finished the 51–13 victory with nine carries for 60 yards and the aforementioned touchdown.[64]

During a Week 12 37–8 victory over the Green Bay Packers, Mostert recorded six carries for 45 yards and a touchdown to go along with a 22-yard reception.[65] In the next game against the Baltimore Ravens, he had his first 100-yard game, finishing with 19 carries for 146 yards and a 40-yard touchdown to go along with two receptions for eight yards during the 20–17 road loss.[66] The following week against the New Orleans Saints, Mostert rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown and caught two passes for 40 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown pass thrown by wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders in the narrow 48–46 road victory.[67] Mostert rushed for a touchdown in each of the next two games against the Atlanta Falcons and Rams.[68][69] During the regular-season finale against the Seahawks, he had 10 carries for 57 yards and two touchdowns to go along with a 16-yard reception in the 26–21 road victory.[70]

Mostert finished the 2019 season with 137 carries for 772 yards and eight touchdowns along with 14 receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and no starts.[71]

The 49ers began the postseason with a 27–10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Divisional Round, where Mostert rushed 12 times for 58 yards and recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Marcus Sherels before leaving the game with a calf injury.[72] Mostert returned from injury in time for the NFC Championship Game against the Packers, recording 29 carries for a franchise postseason record of 220 yards and four touchdowns (second in franchise postseason history only to NFL record-holder Ricky Watters, and tied with LeGarrette Blount for second-most in NFL postseason history) to go along with two receptions for six yards during the 37–20 victory.[73][74] It was the second-most rushing yards in NFL postseason history to Eric Dickerson's 248 in 1986.[75] During Super Bowl LIV against the Kansas City Chiefs, Mostert had 12 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown to go along with a two-yard reception in the 31–20 loss.[76]

2020 season

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On July 8, 2020, Mostert requested a trade from the 49ers.[77] He rescinded his request after securing a restructured contract with the 49ers on July 27.[78]

During the season-opening 24–20 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Mostert had 15 carries for 56 yards to go along with four receptions for 95 yards and a 76-yard touchdown.[79] In the next game against the New York Jets, he led the game off with an 80-yard rushing touchdown and finished with eight carries for 92 yards and the aforementioned touchdown to go along with two receptions for 15 yards before leaving the eventual 31–13 road victory with an apparent injury after the first half.[80][81] Three weeks later against the Miami Dolphins, Mostert had 11 carries for 90 yards and three receptions for 29 yards in the 43–17 loss.[82]

During Week 6 against the Rams, Mostert had 17 carries for 65 yards and two receptions for 11 yards in the 24–16 victory.[83] However, he was placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain on October 24.[84] Mostert was activated on November 28,.[85] In his first game back against the Rams, Mostert rushed 16 times for 43 yards and a touchdown during the 23–20 road victory.[86] He was placed back on injured reserve on December 25.[87]

Mostert finished the 2020 season with 104 carries for 521 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 16 receptions for 156 yards and a touchdown in eight games and starts.[88]

2021 season

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During the season-opener against the Detroit Lions, Mostert rushed twice for 20 yards before leaving the eventual 41–33 road victory with an apparent knee injury.[89] It was later revealed that he was diagnosed with significant cartilage damage in his knee. Mostert was originally slated to be out for at least eight weeks, but it was later deemed that the injury was serious enough to prematurely end his season.[90][91] Without Mostert, the 49ers finished with a 10–7 record and reached the NFC Championship Game, where they lost to the Rams.[92]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

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2022 season

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On March 17, 2022, Mostert signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins.[93]

During a Week 5 40–17 road loss to the Jets, Mostert had 18 carries for 113 yards and a touchdown to go along with a nine-yard reception.[94] Two weeks later against the Steelers, he recorded 16 carries for 79 yards to go along with four receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown in the 16–10 victory.[95]

During a Week 9 35–32 road victory over the Chicago Bears, Mostert rushed nine times for 26 yards and a touchdown.[96] In the next game against the Browns, he had eight carries for 65 yards and a touchdown to go along with four receptions for 22 yards during the 39–17 victory.[97] During a Week 15 32–29 road loss to the Buffalo Bills, Mostert had 17 carries for 136 yards and a 20-yard reception.[98] Two weeks later against the New England Patriots, he recorded nine carries for 29 yards to go along with eight receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown during the narrow 23–21 road loss.[99] During the regular-season finale against the Jets, Mostert rushed 11 times for 71 yards before leaving the eventual 11–6 victory with a broken thumb.[100][101]

Mostert finished the 2022 season with 181 carries for 891 yards and three touchdowns to go along with 31 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games and 14 starts. He also returned 25 kicks for 502 yards.[102]

2023 season

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On March 15, 2023, Mostert signed a two-year, $5.6 million contract extension with the Dolphins.[103]

During Week 3 against the Denver Broncos, Mostert contributed significantly both on the ground and through the air in the 70–20 victory, rushing 13 times for 82 yards and three touchdowns as well as catching seven passes for 60 yards and a touchdown.[104] Three weeks later against the Panthers, he had 17 carries for 115 yards and two touchdowns to go along with three receptions for 17 yards and a touchdown in the 42–21 victory.[105] Mostert was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Panthers.[106]

During Week 15 against the New York Jets, Mostert scored his 19th and 20th touchdowns of the season, earning him the record for the Dolphins player with the most touchdowns in a single regular season in franchise history.[107] Mostert finished the 30–0 shutout victory with 15 carries for 42 yards and two touchdowns.[108]

On January 3, 2024, Mostert was selected to his first Pro Bowl after leading the NFL in total (rushing/receiving) touchdowns with 21.[109][110] He finished the 2023 season with 209 carries for 1,012 yards and 18 touchdowns to go with 25 receptions for 175 yards and three touchdowns in 15 games and starts.[111] During the Wild Card Round against the Chiefs, Mostert rushed eight times for 33 yards in the 26–7 road loss.[112]

2024 season

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During a Week 5 15–10 road victory over the Patriots, Mostert set season-highs in carries with 19 and rushing yards with 80 while also recording two receptions for 18 yards.[113] Three weeks later against the Cardinals, he had nine carries for 19 yards and two touchdowns to go along with an 11-yard reception in the narrow 28–27 loss.[114]

Mostert finished the 2024 season with 85 carries for 278 yards and two touchdowns to go along with 19 receptions for 161 yards in 13 games and one start.[115] He was released by the Dolphins on February 14, 2025.[116]

Las Vegas Raiders

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On March 13, 2025, Mostert signed with the Las Vegas Raiders on a one-year, $2.1 million contract.[117]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Returning Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2015 MIA 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 57 28.5 32 0 0 0
BAL 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 164 32.8 50 0 0 0
CLE 3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 12 309 25.8 53 0 1 1
2016 CHI 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
SF 1 0 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 68 34.0 33 0 0 0
2017 SF 11 0 6 30 5.0 16 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 5 83 16.6 21 0 1 1
2018 SF 9 0 34 261 7.7 52 1 6 25 4.2 23 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
2019 SF 16 0 137 772 5.6 41 8 14 180 12.9 39 2 0 -19 0.0 -19 0 2 2
2020 SF 8 8 104 521 5.0 80 2 16 156 9.8 76 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 1 1
2021 SF 1 1 2 20 10.0 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2022 MIA 16 14 181 891 4.9 67 3 31 202 6.5 25 2 25 502 20.1 31 0 1 1
2023 MIA 15 15 209 1,012 4.8 49 18 25 175 7.0 22 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 4 1
2024 MIA 13 1 85 278 3.3 21 2 19 161 8.5 25 0 2 42 21.0 23 0 2 2
2025 LV 12 0 22 104 4.7 37 0 12 70 5.8 18 0 23 673 29.3 54 0 0 0
Career 115 39 781 3,895 5.0 80T 34 123 969 7.9 76T 8 76 1,879 24.7 54 0 13 10

Postseason

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Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Returning Fumbles
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Ret Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2019 SF 3 0 53 336 6.3 36 5 3 8 2.7 10 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2021 SF 0 0 Did not play due to injury
2022 MIA 0 0
2023 MIA 1 1 8 33 4.1 8 0 1 -3 -3.0 -3 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Career 4 1 61 369 6.0 36 5 4 5 1.3 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Personal life

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Growing up near the Atlantic Ocean, Mostert made aquatic life his first love and priority. Mostert's hometown, New Smyrna Beach, Florida, is known as the "shark-bite capital of the world," and he often surfed in the Atlantic Ocean.[118]

Mostert married Devon Beckwith on March 3, 2017. Their first son, Gunnar Grey, was born in June 2018. Their second son, Neeko, was born on September 22, 2020. Their third son, Myles, was born on June 7, 2022.[119]

Mostert is an advocate for ocean conservancy and melanoma awareness.[120][121] During his time with the 49ers, Mostert kept a list of all the teams that cut him before he signed with San Francisco and looked at it for motivation before every game.[122]

References

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from Grokipedia
Raheem Mostert is an for the Las Vegas Raiders of the (NFL). Born Dominique Raheem Mostert on April 9, 1992, in , he attended New Smyrna Beach High School and played at , where he primarily contributed as a and . Undrafted in the , Mostert signed as an undrafted with the and spent his early professional years bouncing between practice squads and brief stints with teams including the , , , , , and . Mostert's breakthrough came with the 49ers, where he transitioned to a prominent role starting in 2017, showcasing elite speed and explosiveness en route to a selection in 2023 during his later tenure with the Dolphins. His signature performance occurred in the 2019 , where he rushed for a playoff-record 220 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries, helping the 49ers advance to . As of November 2025, Mostert has amassed 3,875 rushing yards on 776 attempts with 34 touchdowns, along with 947 receiving yards and 10 receiving scores, establishing himself as a versatile and durable back despite early career instability. After rejoining the Dolphins in 2022, Mostert enjoyed his most prolific season in 2023, leading the with 21 total touchdowns (18 rushing) and 1,012 rushing yards, setting franchise records in the process before signing a one-year deal with the Raiders in March 2025. Standing at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m) and weighing 212 pounds (96 kg), Mostert provides veteran depth in the Raiders' backfield as of November 2025, bringing experience and big-play ability to the team.

Early years

Early life

Raheem Mostert was born on April 9, 1992, in . Mostert grew up in a turbulent household marked by the absence of his biological father, whom he never knew, as well as pervasive and . His family frequently relocated between apartments in Daytona Beach and due to financial instability and surrounding violence. As a around age three, Mostert accidentally shot himself in the foot with a his stepfather had purchased following a of their home, resulting in a permanently stunted . Later, in 2014, his stepfather shot Mostert's half-brother multiple times during a domestic altercation, leading to the stepfather's 10-year prison sentence. To cope with the chaos at home, Mostert turned to sports as an outlet and escape, immersing himself in football, , , and track from a young age. These activities provided structure and relief amid the instability, with New Smyrna Beach's coastal environment fostering his passion for in particular. On January 25, 2011, Mostert orally committed to as a dual-sport recruit for both football and , forgoing planned visits to other schools like Rutgers and .

High school career

Raheem Mostert attended New Smyrna Beach High School in , where he participated in football and as a multi-sport athlete. In football, Mostert played and , helping lead the Barracudas to two playoff berths during his high school tenure. As a senior in 2010, he tallied 39 receptions for 723 yards with an average of 18.5 yards per catch and four touchdowns on offense, while recording 81 tackles on defense. His versatility extended to special teams, where he returned nine kickoffs and one punt for touchdowns over his career. Mostert earned MVP honors in the 2010 Central Florida All-Star Game, catching three passes for nearly 100 yards and scoring on a 94-yard kickoff return. On the track, Mostert specialized in sprints and hurdles, winning the 2010 FHSAA 3A Region 2 title in the 300-meter hurdles after claiming the earlier that year. At the 2011 FHSAA 3A Outdoor State Finals, he captured first place in the 100-meter dash with a personal-best time of 10.68 seconds and finished fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in 37.96 seconds. Mostert also competed in the North vs. South all-star football game following his senior season. Mostert's standout performances across sports secured him a full athletic scholarship to , where he continued as a dual-sport .

College career

Raheem Mostert enrolled at in 2011 and competed for the Boilermakers in both football and through the 2014 season, often balancing demanding schedules across the two sports that limited his football participation early on. As a true freshman in 2011, Mostert primarily contributed on special teams, setting a Purdue single-season record with a 33.5-yard average on kickoff returns while accumulating 837 yards, the second-most in school history for a season; this included a 99-yard return in the victory over Western Michigan. His track commitments restricted him to just 16 rushing attempts that year, despite showing promise as a versatile . On the track, Mostert specialized in sprinting events and achieved significant success in 2014, winning gold medals in the 60-meter dash (6.63 seconds, a Purdue record) and 200-meter dash (20.73 seconds, a Big Ten championships record) at the Big Ten Indoor Championships; he later added outdoor titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes at the Big Ten Outdoor Championships. These accomplishments highlighted his elite speed, earning him recognition as the Big Ten Track Athlete of the Championships. By his senior year in 2014, Mostert transitioned to a more prominent role on the football team, starting five games and recording 93 carries for 529 yards and three touchdowns while continuing to excel in track. During his time at Purdue, he met his future wife, , a soccer player who also attended the university from 2011 to 2014. Following the 2014 season, Mostert departed Purdue as a track-football hybrid athlete, declaring for the NFL Draft where his speed from both sports positioned him as an intriguing undrafted prospect.

College statistics

During his college career at Purdue from 2011 to 2014, Raheem Mostert recorded overall rushing of 136 carries for 759 yards and 6 touchdowns, receiving of 19 receptions for 122 yards and 0 touchdowns, and kick return of 88 returns for 2,289 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Rushing Statistics

SeasonGames PlayedCarriesYardsAverageTouchdowns
201112161086.82
2012816855.31
20131211373.40
201412935295.73
Career Total441367595.66

Receiving Statistics

SeasonGames PlayedReceptionsYardsAverageTouchdowns
20111200-0
2012800-0
201312166.00
201412181166.40
Career Total44191226.40

Kick Return Statistics

SeasonGames PlayedReturnsYardsAverageTouchdowns
2011122583733.51
201281846325.70
2013121125823.51
2014123473121.50
Career Total44882,28926.02

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

Raheem Mostert signed with the as an undrafted on May 2, 2015, shortly after the conclusion of the . His background from Purdue, where he specialized in sprinting, contributed to his exceptional speed—highlighted by a 4.32-second at the —but limited college production as a factored into his undrafted status. During the 2015 training camp and preseason, Mostert adjusted to the professional level by showcasing versatility as a and special teams contributor. He led all players in preseason scrimmage yards with 351, accumulating 157 rushing yards on 39 carries (4.0 yards per attempt) and adding 194 receiving yards on 17 catches. In the Eagles' preseason finale against the on September 3, Mostert rushed 15 times for 69 yards and caught eight passes for 93 yards, earning praise for his burst and vision. He also opened a Week 3 preseason game against the with a 62-yard kickoff return, demonstrating his value on special teams. These performances helped him impress the coaching staff, including head coach , as he competed for a depth role amid a crowded group. Despite his strong showings, Mostert was waived by the Eagles on September 5, 2015, as part of final roster cuts to reach the 53-man limit. He cleared waivers and was signed to the team's on September 6, 2015, where he continued to develop without appearing in any regular-season games that year. This brief stint marked Mostert's introduction to NFL routines, including the physical demands and scheme adjustments that tested his transition from college.

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On September 15, 2015, the Miami Dolphins signed Mostert to their active 53-man roster from the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. Mostert made his NFL debut in the Dolphins' Week 2 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on September 20, 2015, where he served as a kick returner and recorded two returns for 57 yards (25 and 32 yards). He did not see further action with the team and was waived on October 13, 2015, as part of routine roster adjustments.

Baltimore Ravens

On October 14, 2015, the signed undrafted rookie Raheem Mostert to their active roster off waivers from the , following the placement of Lorenzo on injured reserve with a season-ending foot injury. Mostert spent the remainder of the 2015 season with , appearing in seven games primarily as a special teams contributor focused on kickoff returns. In this role, he handled five kick returns for a total of 164 yards, averaging 32.8 yards per return, with his longest return reaching 50 yards; he did not record any rushes or receptions during his tenure. The waived Mostert on December 15, 2015, as part of roster adjustments that included signing Ryan .

Cleveland Browns

Mostert was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns from the Baltimore Ravens on December 16, 2015. He appeared in the final three games of the 2015 season for the Browns, primarily contributing on special teams with 12 kickoff returns for 309 yards. As an exclusive rights free agent entering the 2016 offseason, Mostert received a one-year tender from the Browns on March 2, which he signed on March 7. This contract secured his return to the team, where he continued to focus on special teams duties during training camp and preseason. Mostert was waived by the Browns on September 4, 2016, as part of the team's final roster cuts ahead of the regular season.

New York Jets

Mostert joined the ' practice squad on September 6, 2016, shortly after being waived by the . His time with the Jets was brief, lasting only one week before he was released on September 12, 2016.

Chicago Bears

Mostert joined the ' practice squad on September 13, 2016, shortly after his release from the ' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 21, 2016, to provide depth at amid injuries. During his time on the active roster, Mostert appeared in two games for the Bears in 2016 but did not record any statistics. He was waived on October 3 and re-signed to the practice squad the following day, before being released from the practice squad on November 24, 2016.

San Francisco 49ers

Mostert joined the on November 28, 2016, when he was signed to the team's after being released from the ' earlier that month. He was promoted to the active roster on December 31, 2016, and appeared in the final regular-season game against the , where he recorded three kickoff returns for 68 yards. This marked his initial contribution primarily on special teams, building on prior experience with other franchises. In 2017, Mostert appeared in 11 games, primarily as a special teams player and backup , rushing six times for 30 yards. His season ended prematurely when he suffered an MCL sprain in his during a game against the on November 26, leading to his placement on injured reserve on November 29. Mostert's role expanded slightly in 2018, where he played in nine games and handled 34 carries for 261 yards and one , averaging 7.7 yards per attempt. However, a fractured forearm sustained against the on November 1 forced him onto injured reserve on November 2, ending his season. Mostert signed a three-year extension with the 49ers on , 2019, worth up to $8.7 million. The 2019 season represented Mostert's breakout year, as he transitioned into a more prominent role in the 49ers' backfield alongside and . In 16 games, he rushed 137 times for 772 yards and eight touchdowns, including a league-leading 5.6 yards per carry among qualified backs. His postseason performance was particularly notable, with explosive runs helping the 49ers reach Super Bowl LIV. In the NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on January 19, 2020, Mostert rushed for a playoff-record 220 yards and four touchdowns on 29 carries. In the Super Bowl against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 2, 2020, he carried 12 times for 58 yards and one touchdown. Injuries hampered Mostert in 2020, limiting him to eight games with 104 carries for 521 yards and two touchdowns. He suffered an MCL sprain in Week 2, missing Weeks 3 and 4, before returning for Weeks 5 and 6. He then sustained a high-ankle against the in Week 6, which placed him on injured reserve on October 24; Mostert returned for Weeks 15 and 16. Mostert's 2021 season ended almost immediately, as he suffered a injury (chipped cartilage requiring season-ending surgery) during the Week 1 win over the on , after just two carries for 20 yards; he was placed on injured reserve shortly thereafter. Over his six seasons with the 49ers from 2016 to 2021, Mostert evolved from a special teams specialist into a key component of the rushing attack, contributing to the team's NFC Championship wins in 2019 and 2021 while appearing in .

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

Mostert returned to the on March 17, 2022, signing a one-year contract worth $2.125 million as an unrestricted following his tenure with the . In his first season back, he appeared in 16 games, rushing for 891 yards on 181 carries with three touchdowns, establishing himself as a key component of the Dolphins' backfield alongside Jeff Wilson Jr. and . On March 15, 2023, the Dolphins re-signed Mostert to a two-year, $5.6 million contract, securing the 30-year-old through the 2024 season with incentives that could reach $7.6 million. That year, Mostert enjoyed a breakout campaign, leading the with 21 total touchdowns—including an -high 18 rushing scores on 209 carries for 1,012 yards—while adding three receiving touchdowns on 25 catches for 175 yards across 15 games. His performance earned him his first selection, recognizing his role in Miami's high-powered offense under head coach . In March 2024, the Dolphins restructured Mostert's deal, adding an extra year through 2025 and increasing its value to up to $9.075 million, reflecting his contributions despite entering the final year of his prior contract. However, the 2024 season proved challenging, as injuries—including a chest issue that sidelined him for multiple weeks early on, along with hip, knee, and ankle problems—limited him to 13 games, where he managed just 278 rushing yards on 85 carries and two touchdowns. The Dolphins released Mostert on February 14, 2025, a move that freed approximately $2.9 million in salary cap space as the team managed its roster ahead of free agency.

Las Vegas Raiders

On March 13, 2025, Raheem Mostert signed a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders as an unrestricted free agent, shortly after being released by the Miami Dolphins on February 14, 2025. The signing aimed to bolster the Raiders' backfield with veteran experience amid a youthful group of running backs, including rookies and second-year players seeking guidance on NFL demands. Mostert began the 2025 season as a healthy scratch for the first two weeks, reflecting an initial adjustment period in Las Vegas' offense under new schemes emphasizing committee usage. By Week 3, he transitioned into a rotational role behind primary backs, appearing in six games through Week 10 with 17 carries for 84 yards and no rushing touchdowns. His limited offensive snaps focused on short-yardage situations and change-of-pace runs, averaging 4.9 yards per carry while integrating into blocking assignments and pass protection. Beyond rushing, Mostert has provided value on special teams, handling kick returns with 13 attempts for 421 yards through Week 10, highlighted by a 40.4-yard average in the Raiders' Week 9 matchup. No major injuries have sidelined him this season, allowing consistent depth contributions despite the Raiders' 2-7 record as of Week 10, 2025, and ongoing offensive line challenges.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Raheem Mostert has appeared in 109 regular season games over his career, accumulating 776 rushing attempts for 3,875 yards and 34 rushing touchdowns, for an average of 5.0 yards per carry. He has also recorded 115 receptions for 937 receiving yards and 8 receiving touchdowns. In addition, Mostert has served as a kick returner with 66 returns for 1,613 yards and no touchdowns. The table below details his performance by year, updated through Week 10 of the 2025 season. Statistics include games played (G), rushing attempts (Att), rushing yards (Yds), rushing touchdowns (TD), yards per carry (Avg), receptions (Rec), receiving yards (Yds), receiving touchdowns (TD), kick return attempts (Att), kick return yards (Yds), and kick return touchdowns (TD).
YearTeam(s)GRush AttRush YdsRush TDRush AvgRecRec YdsRec TDKR AttKR YdsKR TD
20153TM11000-000195300
20162TM31606.00002350
2017SFO1163005.00005830
2018SFO93426117.76250000
2019SFO1613777285.6141802000
2020SFO810452125.0161561000
2021SFO1220010.0000000
2022MIA1618189134.9312022255020
2023MIA152091,012184.8251753000
2024MIA138527823.31916102420
2025LVR6178404.94380134210
Career1097763,875345.01159378661,6130

Postseason

Mostert has appeared in four NFL postseason games across his tenure with the and , accumulating 61 rushing attempts for 369 yards and five rushing touchdowns, along with four receptions for five yards. His receiving production in the has been limited, with no receiving touchdowns. In the 2019 postseason with the 49ers, Mostert played a pivotal role in their run to . During the NFC Divisional Round on January 11, 2020, against the Minnesota Vikings, he recorded 12 carries for 58 yards. In the on January 19, 2020, versus the , Mostert had a breakout performance with 29 carries for 220 yards and four touchdowns, plus two receptions for six yards. He followed that in on February 2, 2020, against the [Kansas City Chiefs](/page/Kansas_City Chiefs), with 12 carries for 58 yards and one touchdown, alongside one reception for two yards. Mostert's only playoff appearance with the Dolphins came in the 2023 postseason Wild Card Round on January 13, 2024, at the , where he had eight carries for 33 yards and one reception for a loss of three yards. The Dolphins did not qualify for the 2024 postseason, and as of November , no 2025 postseason games have occurred.
DateGameTeamResultRush Att-Yds-TDRec-Yds-TD
2020-01-11NFC Divisional (vs. MIN)SFOW, 27-1012-58-00-0-0
2020-01-19NFC Championship (vs. GNB)SFOW, 37-2029-220-42-6-0
2020-02-02 (@ KAN)SFOL, 20-3112-58-11-2-0
2024-01-13Wild Card (@ BUF)MIAL, 31-348-33-01--3-0

Personal life

Family

Raheem Mostert met his future wife, Devon Beckwith, while both attended from 2011 to 2014, where she competed on the Boilermakers women's soccer team. The couple began dating in 2012 and married on March 3, 2017, in a ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Miami, Florida. Mostert and his wife have four children. Their first child, Gunnar Grey, was born in June 2018. Their second son, Neeko, arrived in September 2020, shortly after Mostert sustained a knee injury in a game against the on September 20. Their third son, Myles, was born on June 7, 2022. Their fourth child, a daughter named Remi, was born in July 2025. Throughout Mostert's NFL career, marked by frequent team changes and injuries, his family has provided crucial emotional support. After being released by the in 2016 amid a tumultuous season that saw him on five teams, Devon and her family encouraged him to persevere in professional football rather than abandon his aspirations. During his 2020 knee sprain, which sidelined him temporarily, Devon managed their young sons alone while Mostert traveled for team obligations; the permitted him to join her in for Neeko's birth, allowing the family to reunite amid the challenges of the . Mostert has described his wife as a "queen" and "warrior" for her role in maintaining family stability during such periods.

Advocacy and interests

Raheem Mostert serves as a prominent for awareness and prevention, partnering with the Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) as the spokesperson for their 2024 #GetNaked campaign to promote early detection, regular skin checks, and use for individuals of all skin tones. His commitment stems from personal health scares, including the removal of precancerous moles during his time at after years of unprotected outdoor exposure, as well as his wife's experiences with precancerous lesions on her back and ear that required multiple surgical removals. Additionally, the loss of his childhood coach and father figure, who died from metastatic in 2019, has fueled Mostert's efforts to educate others on the disease's risks, particularly for athletes involved in outdoor sports. Through the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative, Mostert has directed proceeds to the MRF, and the donated $20,000 in his name following his 2018 and 2021 Perry/Yonamine Unity Awards. Mostert also advocates for ocean conservation, drawing from his New Smyrna Beach, Florida, upbringing where he developed a passion for surfing that deepened his appreciation for marine environments. In 2019, he joined the Ocean Conservancy's #TeamOcean campaign during My Cause My Cleats, designing custom cleats featuring sharks and waves to highlight threats to ocean health and raise funds for protection efforts. His involvement underscores a broader dedication to preserving coastal ecosystems, motivated by a desire to safeguard these spaces for future generations. Beyond advocacy, Mostert maintains active interests in , , and , activities that originated as childhood outlets and continue to influence his lifestyle and . He once pursued a professional contract at age 14 and still incorporates these pursuits for physical and mental balance, even collaborating on custom surfboards. Post-2023, Mostert has expanded his philanthropic reach through the Raheem Mostert Waves of Success Foundation, co-founded with his wife in 2022 to empower youth via events like the 2023 Celebrity Bowling Night, a business summit at his alma mater New Smyrna Beach High School, and toy drives for local families. In 2024, he participated in the MRF's 23rd Annual Gala, sharing his story to support research.

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