He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected by the Chargers in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft.

He played wide receiver and defensive back helping St Roch win two JV football titles in ninth and tenth grade.

After participating in summer football camps in the United States and receiving interest from several Division I football programs, Palmer transferred to St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for his final two years of high school.

[1] Palmer was rated a three star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Syracuse during the summer before his senior year.

[2] He finished his senior season with 32 receptions for 506 yards with eight touchdowns and was named second-team Class 7A All-State.

[13] Palmer had one catch for 17 yards in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Washington Football Team.

[14] In Week 8, Palmer recorded his first career touchdown on a 24-yard reception from Justin Herbert in a 27–24 loss to the New England Patriots.