Ishmael Zamora

Ishmael Carlos Zamora (born November 26, 1995) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Baylor.

Early life and college
Zamora attended Alief Elsik High School, where he was ranked the 231st best high school football prospect and 32nd wide receiver according to ESPN. He decided to play football for Baylor University. At Baylor, he was redshirted as a freshman in 2014. As a redshirt freshman in 2015 he caught nine passes for 132 yards and two touchdowns. As a redshirt sophomore in 2016 he finished second on the team in receptions (63), receiving yards (809) and receiving touchdowns (8) behind K. D. Cannon. Zamora averaged 6.5 receptions per game in 2016, which ranked second in the Big 12 Conference.

After a video circulated in the news showing him beating a dog with a belt, Zamora was charged with misdemeanor animal abuse and suspended for three games during Baylor's 2016 season. The episode heavily affected his stock in the NFL draft,  and he reportedly was not invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career
Zamora signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived on September 2, 2017. On March 6, 2019, Zamora was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. On April 10, 2019, Zamora was traded to the Washington Valor. On April 19, 2019, Zamora was placed on reassignment.