Jamal Agnew


Jamal Agnew is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He played college football at San Diego.

Early years

Agnew attended and played high school football at Point Loma High School.

College career

Agnew attended and played college football for the San Diego Toreros.

Professional career

Agnew played in the 2017 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. The Detroit Lions then selected Agnew in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He became the second player in San Diego Torrero history to be drafted. On May 12, 2017, the Lions signed Agnew to a four-year, $2.65 million contract with a signing bonus of $258,364.
In Week 2 on Monday Night Football, Agnew scored his first NFL touchdown on an 88-yard punt return in the fourth quarter in a 24–10 win over the New York Giants, earning him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. In Week 6, against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded a 74-yard punt return touchdown in the fourth quarter. In Week 8, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, he recorded his first NFL reception, a 12-yard catch. He finished the 2017 season with 29 punt returns for 447 net yards and two punt return touchdowns to go along with 11 kickoff returns for 196 net yards.
On October 15, 2018, Agnew was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. He was activated off injured reserve on December 19, 2018. In six games, he had eight kickoff returns for 216 net yards and 12 punt returns for 57 net yards.
In Week 3 of the 2019 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, Agnew returned a kick for a 100-yard touchdown in the 27-24 win. In Week 16, against the Denver Broncos, he had a 64-yard punt return for a touchdown in the 27–17 loss.
On May 26, 2020, It was announced that Agnew would transition from cornerback to full time wide receiver.