Isaiah Likely is a professional American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL, standing 6'4" and weighing 245 pounds. Born on April 18, 2000, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he began his career as a two-star wide receiver recruit from Everett High School, receiving offers primarily from FCS schools before committing to Coastal Carolina University.[1][2][3][6] At Coastal Carolina, Likely transitioned to tight end and emerged as a standout. In his sophomore year, he ranked second on the team in receiving yards with 431 yards and five touchdowns before turning 19. His senior season was exceptional: he recorded 59 receptions for 912 yards and 12 touchdowns, setting a single-game school record with four touchdown catches and 232 yards against Arkansas State. Career totals included 133 receptions, 2,050 yards (most by a tight end in program history), and 27 touchdowns, ranking him among Coastal Carolina's all-time leaders. He earned an invitation to the 2022 Reese's Senior Bowl.[1][2] Selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (139th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Likely became the eighth Chanticleer drafted and the program's third-highest pick. In his rookie season, he appeared in 16 games with two starts, catching 36 passes for 373 yards and three touchdowns. In 2023, he played all 17 games with eight starts, posting 30 receptions for 411 yards and five scores. Through 33 career games, he has 66 receptions for 784 yards and eight touchdowns.[3][4][5] Currently active as a key backup to Mark Andrews, Likely contributes to the Ravens' versatile offense alongside players like Derrick Henry. He recently underwent surgery for a broken bone in his foot, expected to sideline him about six weeks.[4] As of early 2026, he remains a developing asset with receiving prowess and fantasy football appeal.[2][4]