Cyril Grayson Explained

Cyril Grayson
Current Team:Houston Roughnecks
Number:16
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:5 December 1993
Birth Place:Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lb:183
High School:Archbishop Rummel
(Metairie, Louisiana)
College:LSU
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:215
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:GrayCy01

Cyril Ross Grayson Jr. (born December 5, 1993) is an American football wide receiver for the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League (UFL). He did not play college football, but was an All-American track sprinter at LSU.

Early years

Grayson has three sisters and two brothers.[1] His parents are a plant worker and a financial advisor. Grayson attended Archbishop Rummel High School.

College career

Grayson attended Louisiana State University (LSU), majoring in kinesiology, where he was an All-American track sprinter. He did not play football in college because the NCAA prohibited athletes who were on scholarship for a minor sport like track from playing major sports; such a rule was created to prevent football teams from circumventing their scholarship limit by allocating extra players to other sports. He gave up his track scholarship in order to undertake football training.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Grayson tried out for the Canadian Football League in January 2017. After not playing college football, he attended a pro day organized by LSU, and he signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on April 10, 2017.[2] [3] [4] [5] He was waived on September 2, 2017, and was signed to the practice squad the next day, only to be released five days later.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 19, 2017, Grayson was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[6] He was released on October 17, 2017.

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On December 5, 2017, Grayson was signed to the Seahawks practice squad.[7] [8] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 2, 2018. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Houston Texans

On October 1, 2018, Grayson was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[9] He was released on October 29, 2018.

Chicago Bears

On November 27, 2018, Grayson was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2019.[11] He was waived on May 2, 2019.[12]

New Orleans Saints

On May 13, 2019, Grayson was signed by the New Orleans Saints.[13] He was waived on August 30, 2019.[14]

Dallas Cowboys

On December 11, 2019, Grayson was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[15]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On December 17, 2019, Grayson was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers off the Cowboys practice squad.[16] He recorded his first professional catch on a three-yard reception against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 17.[17] Grayson was waived by the Buccaneers during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[18] He was elevated to the active roster on September 12 and 19 for the team's weeks 1 and 2 games against the Saints and Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[19] [20] He was promoted to the active roster on October 6.[21] He was waived on November 3,[22] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[23] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on November 14, 2020,[24] and restored to the practice squad on November 19.[25] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on December 21, 2020,[26] and restored to the practice squad on January 29, 2021.[27] Grayson won his first Super Bowl with the Buccaneers on February 7, 2021, defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31–9, in Super Bowl LV.[28] On February 9, 2021, Grayson re-signed with the Buccaneers.[29]

On August 31, 2021, Grayson was waived by the Buccaneers and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[30] [31] On October 31, 2021, Grayson caught his first touchdown pass on a 50-yard pass from Tom Brady against the Saints. On January 2, 2022, Grayson caught six receptions for 81 yards and a game winning touchdown with 15 seconds left against the New York Jets. Grayson filled in for Antonio Brown on the game winning play, who had previously left the game during the third quarter. He was then signed to the active roster on January 8.[32]

On August 25, 2022, Grayson was waived by the Buccaneers.[33]

Cleveland Browns

On November 7, 2022, Grayson was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[34] He was waived on November 15, 2022.[35]

Philadelphia Stars

Grayson signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) on May 29, 2023.[36] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[37]

Houston Roughnecks

On January 5, 2024, Grayson was selected by the Houston Roughnecks during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[38]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile . June 4, 2017 . Louisiana State University .
  2. Web site: Shook, Nick . April 10, 2017 . Seahawks sign LSU track star Cyril Grayson . December 23, 2019 . NFL.com.
  3. Web site: Klemko . Robert . April 14, 2017 . Cyril Grayson Sprints Into the Unknown . June 4, 2017 . MMQB.
  4. Web site: Ching . David . April 21, 2017 . How Cyril Grayson landed an NFL deal without ever playing college football . June 4, 2017 . ESPN.
  5. Web site: Boyle . John . April 10, 2017 . Seahawks Sign LSU Track Standout Cyril Grayson . June 4, 2017 . Seattle Seahawks.
  6. Web site: September 19, 2017 . Roster Move: Colts Sign WR Cyril Grayson Jr. To Practice Squad . December 23, 2019 . Colts.com.
  7. Web site: December 5, 2017 . Joey Hunt promoted to 53, Cyril Grayson added to practice squad . December 23, 2019 . Field Gulls . SB Nation.
  8. Web site: December 6, 2017 . Cyril Grayson: Joins Seattle's practice squad . February 5, 2018 . CBS Sports.
  9. Web site: Wilson . Aaron . October 1, 2018 . Texans sign WR Cyril Grayson to practice squad . December 23, 2019 . Houston Chronicle.
  10. Web site: November 27, 2018 . Bears sign Cyril Grayson to practice squad . December 23, 2019 . Bears Wire . USA Today.
  11. Web site: Mayer . Larry . January 8, 2019 . Bears sign 10 to reserve/future contracts . December 23, 2019 . ChicagoBears.com.
  12. Web site: Williams . Charean . May 2, 2019 . Bears waive Dejon Allen, Willie Beavers, Cyril Grayson . December 23, 2019 . Pro Football Talk . NBC Sports.
  13. Web site: May 13, 2019 . Report: Saints sign LSU athlete Cyril Grayson, CB David Simmons . December 23, 2019 . 247 Sports.
  14. Web site: August 30, 2019 . Former LSU track star Cyril Grayson Jr. waived by Saints . December 23, 2019 . Saints Wire . USA Today.
  15. Web site: December 10, 2019 . Cowboys roster move: Dallas adding WR Cyril Grayson to the practice squad . December 23, 2019 . Blogging The Boys . SB Nation.
  16. Web site: Smith . Scott . December 17, 2019 . Bucs Add Track Star Cyril Grayson to Receiving Corps . December 23, 2019 . Buccaneers.com . December 21, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191221190910/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-cyril-grayson-wr-sign-roster-move-texans-week-16 . dead .
  17. Web site: Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 29th, 2019 . July 3, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  18. Web site: Smith . Scott . Bucs Get Draft Picks Back on Super-Sized Practice Squad . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . September 7, 2020 . September 6, 2020.
  19. Web site: Smith . Scott . September 12, 2020 . Cyril Grayson, Mazzi Wilkins Elevated to Game Day Roster . September 29, 2020 . Buccaneers.com.
  20. Web site: Smith . Scott . September 19, 2020 . Bucs Promote Mazzi Wilkins, Elevate Two Others from Practice Squad . October 5, 2020 . Buccaneers.com.
  21. Web site: Smith . Scott . October 6, 2020 . Cyril Grayson Promoted as O.J. Howard Lands on I.R. . March 9, 2021 . Buccaneers.com . December 3, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221203114057/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/cyril-grayson-promoted-o-j-howard-injured-reserve-roster-moves . dead .
  22. Web site: November 3, 2020 . Buccaneers activate WR Antonio Brown, waive WR Cyril Grayson . November 30, 2020 . Buccaneers.com.
  23. Web site: Comeaux . Jonathan . November 5, 2020 . Buccaneers Re-Sign WR Cyril Grayson To PS, Cut WR John Hurst . December 6, 2020 . NFLTradeRumors.co.
  24. Web site: Smith . Scott . November 14, 2020 . Ali Marpet, Jaydon Mickens Won't Make Trip to Charlotte . December 20, 2020 . Buccaneers.com . January 3, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210103130317/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/ali-marpet-jaydon-mickens-panthers-week-10-update . dead .
  25. Web site: Smith . Scott . November 19, 2020 . Cyril Grayson Activated from Practice Squad COVID List . December 20, 2020 . Buccaneers.com . December 15, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201215013650/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/cyril-grayson-activated-practice-squad-covid-list-bucs-roster-moves . dead .
  26. Web site: December 21, 2020. Cyril Grayson: Placed on injured list. February 1, 2021. CBSSports.com. en.
  27. Web site: Smith. Michael David. January 29, 2021. Buccaneers cut C.J. Prosise, activate Cyril Grayson to practice squad. February 1, 2021. ProFootballTalk. en-US.
  28. Web site: Super Bowl LV – Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 7th, 2021 . March 8, 2021 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  29. Web site: Smith . Scott . February 9, 2021 . Bucs Sign 11 to Futures Contracts . March 9, 2021 . Buccaneers.com . February 12, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210212183551/https://www.buccaneers.com/news/bucs-sign-eleven-reserve-future-contracts-roster-moves . dead .
  30. Web site: Ryan Griffin, Antonio Hamilton Among Bucs' Cuts to Get to 53. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 1, 2021.
  31. Web site: Bucs Sign Ryan Griffin, Nine Others to Practice Squad. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. September 1, 2021.
  32. Web site: Grayson Promotion, Stinnie Activation Among Saturday Moves. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. January 8, 2022.
  33. Web site: Bucs Sign Genard Avery, Lend Experience to LB Corps. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 25, 2022.
  34. Web site: Browns sign WR Cyril Grayson to their practice squad.. ClevelandBrowns.com. November 8, 2022.
  35. Web site: Browns sign DE Isaac Rochell to practice squad. ClevelandBrowns.com. November 15, 2022.
  36. USFLStars . Free Agent Signing . 1663379715892162564 . May 29, 2023 . May 30, 2023.
  37. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  38. Web site: Reports . Staff . 2024-01-06 . UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams . 2024-01-08 . Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More . en.