African Grant

African Grant
Date of birth (1965-08-02) August 2, 1965
Place of birthNew York, New York, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive back
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
US collegeIllinois (1984–1986)
High schoolDwight Morrow
(Englewood, New Jersey)
Career history
As player
1988Washington Redskins*
1989–1990Miami Dolphins
1992Ohio Glory
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only

African Nigeria Grant (born August 2, 1965) is an American former professional football player who played as a defensive back. He attended Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey, where he starred at football,[1] before playing college football for the University of Illinois.[2]

After going undrafted in the 1988 NFL draft, Grant had a tryout with the Washington Redskins but was cut when the team reached the 60-man limit.[2] He later signed with the Miami Dolphins where he played for one season.[3][4][2]

Personal life

Grant's parent chose his name as they wanted a memorial one. His father, Emory, died when he was 6 year old.[1]

His daughter Nia Grant is a middle blocker for Penn State Nittany Lions women's volleyball.

References

  1. ^ a b Ron Fox (October 5, 1982). "Athlete of the week". The Record. p. C6. Retrieved July 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  2. ^ a b c Graig Dolch (August 12, 1989). "Grant´s name, game get notice (II)". The Palm Beach Post. p. 3C. Retrieved July 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  3. ^ African Grant NFL & AFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com
  4. ^ Graig Dolch (August 12, 1989). "Grant´s name, game get notice (I)". The Palm Beach Post. p. 1C. Retrieved July 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon


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