Clint Gresham Explained

Clint Gresham
Number:49
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:24 August 1986
Birth Place:Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Corpus Christi (TX) Ray
College:Texas Christian
Undraftedyear:2010
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:96
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:5
Pfr:GresCl00

Clint Gresham (born August 24, 1986) is a former American football long snapper.

Early life

Clint Gresham was born to Jim Gresham and Martha Booe on August 24, 1986. Gresham attended W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, until his graduation in 2005.

College career

He attended the University of Oklahoma,[1] as a preferred walk-on, but ultimately transferred to TCU, graduating in 2009. While at TCU, Gresham majored in entrepreneurial management with a minor in communications.

Professional career

Gresham was the only long snapper invited to the 2010 NFL draft. However, he was not selected in the draft, and signed as an undrafted free agent for the 2010 season by the New Orleans Saints,[2] Gresham was picked up on waivers[3] by the Seattle Seahawks on August 1, 2010. On March 20, 2015, he re-signed with the Seahawks on a three-year contract worth $2.7 million total and a $300,000 signing bonus. He was released by the Seahawks on March 16, 2016.

Post NFL Career

Gresham is an author and speaker in Dallas, Texas.[4] His latest book is called "Becoming: Loving the Process to Wholeness" and is self-described as a roadmap for personal growth and learning who you are.[5]

Personal life

Gresham is a Christian, and a Young Life leader.[6]

Gresham's father, Jim, played football at Texas from 1974 to 1976. His cousin, Phil Pratt, played football at Oklahoma in the 1960s.

In March 2015, Gresham married Matti Gresham (née Schumacher). The two have a young daughter and son (due in January 2021).

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Bio: Clint Gresham - Texas Christian University Horned Frogs - Official Athletic Site. GoFrogs.com. November 11, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20131203050738/http://gofrogs.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gresham_clint00.html. December 3, 2013. dead.
  2. Web site: Saints Announce 2010 Rookie Free Agent Class. April 26, 2010. New Orleans Saints. November 11, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100430182113/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-2010-Rookie-Free-Agent-Class/bc01cb6d-7125-4bfc-869d-4009c84dfa31. April 30, 2010. dead.
  3. Web site: Unknown (broken). New Orleans Saints. November 11, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100808134325/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Afternoon-Update/1efb3820-e660-457d-97f9-30953a5b9ae2. August 8, 2010. dead.
  4. https://clintgresham.com/
  5. Book: 978-0998857817 . Becoming: Loving the Process to Wholeness . Gresham . Clint . 2017 . Inspira Literary Solutions .
  6. News: Seahawk Clint Gresham, 'I play football to glorify Jesus Christ'. Mynorthwest.com . October 15, 2013.