Nearly 30 minutes after Day 2 of Detroit Lions minicamp had wrapped up on Wednesday, there were two players remaining on the field, catching balls from the JUGS machine.
One was Kalif Raymond.
That work ethic from the receiver, entering his sixth season in the NFL, helped him put together a career year in his first go-round in Detroit.
The 27-year-old from Holy Cross signed with the Lions before the 2021 season and set new highs in catches (48), receiving yards (576) and touchdowns (four).
"I mean it definitely helps, but every year is different, you come in with a fresh slate man and I'm just trying to get better," Raymond said.