Selected in the sixth round (191st overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Â
Appeared in 39 career games between Louisiana State University (2019-21) and the University of Nebraska (2022), bringing in 112 receptions for 1,501 yards and 12 touchdowns. Also added seven carries for 82 yards.
Saw action as a returner in 23 games, logging 27 punt returns for 224 yards (8.3 avg.) and one touchdown, plus 18 kick returns for 456 yards and one touchdown.
As a senior at Nebraska in 2022, established career highs in receptions (71), receiving yards (1,043) and touchdowns (nine).Â
Palmer's 1,043 receiving yards in 2022 set a Nebraska single-season record and his 71 receptions established a new high by a wide receiver, while ranking second overall in program history. His nine touchdown receptions were fifth-most in a single season in program history.
Among Power Five receivers with 100-or-more targets, his 83.6 Pro Football Focus grade in 2022 ranked third nationally.
Across three seasons at LSU, Palmer totaled 41 receptions for 458 yards and three receiving touchdowns.Â
Attended Kentwood High School (Kentwood, La.)
Led his high school football team to the Class 1A state title.
Was a track standout in high school, winning the 100-meter state title as a senior and recording four 200-meter state championships.Â
Majored in child, youth and family studies at Nebraska.
