Ray Agnew III

Ray Mitchell Agnew III (born February 26, 1991) is an American professional football executive and former fullback who is a pro scout for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).

He played college football for the Southern Illinois Salukis and signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns in 2014.

Early life Agnew was born on February 26, 1991, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He played high school football for the De Smet Jesuit High School Spartans. He was a three-year starter at running back and two-year starter at linebacker. He was a two-time first-team all-Metro Catholic Conference selection.

College career Agnew played from 2010 to 2013 for the Southern Illinois Salukis. He was redshirted in 2009. He made his NFL Debut on September 7, 2014, against the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording two rushing yards on one rushing attempt.

He was waived by the Browns on October 20, 2014

He was released by the Browns on December 23, 2014. He was released by the Cowboys on September 5, 2015.

Washington Redskins The Washington Redskins signed Agnew to their practice squad on September 7, 2015. He was released by the Redskins on September 15, 2015.

Executive career Following his playing career, Agnew joined the New York Jets as a seasonal personnel assistant. In 2019, he was hired full-time by the Jets to serve as a pro scout in their scouting department.

Personal life Agnew and his fiancé now reside in New Jersey. Agnew is the son of Ray Agnew, the assistant general manager of the Detroit Lions and former defensive tackle who played for eleven seasons in the NFL and has two brothers that are also involved in football, Malcolm, who serves as the running backs coach at Sacramento State, and Keenan, a defensive tackle at Southern Illinois.