Reggie Grant
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 2, 1955 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Sealth (Seattle, Washington) |
| College: | Oregon (1974–1977) |
| NFL draft: | 1978: 9th round, 225th pick |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Reginald Leon Grant (born September 2, 1955) is an American former professional football defensive back who played one season with the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon and was selected by the Jets in the ninth round of the 1978 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and college
[edit]Reginald Leon Grant was born on September 2, 1955, in Atlanta, Georgia.[1] He attended Chief Sealth International High School in Seattle, Washington.[1]
Grant was a member of the Oregon Ducks of the University of Oregon from 1974 to 1977 and a three-year letterman from 1975 to 1977.[1] In 1977, he recorded two interceptions for 20 yards, 12 kick returns for 187 yards, and four punt returns for 68 yards and a touchdown.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Grant was selected by the New York Jets in the ninth round, with the 225th overall pick, of the 1978 NFL draft.[3] He officially signed with the team on June 19.[4] He was released on September 20 but re-signed seven days later.[4] Overall, Grant played in 14 games for the Jets during the 1978 season.[3] He was released on August 21, 1979.[4]
Grant played in one game for the Ottawa Rough Riders of the Canadian Football League in 1979.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "REGGIE GRANT". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ "Reggie Grant". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Reggie Grant". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Reggie Grant Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved April 5, 2025.