Grant DuBose explained

Grant DuBose
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:86
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:20 June 2001
Birth Place:Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:201
High School:Park Crossing
(Montgomery, Alabama)
College:Miles (2019–2020)
Charlotte (2021–2022)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:7
Draftpick:256
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:DuboGr00

Grant Lewis DuBose (born June 20, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miles and Charlotte.

Early years

DuBose was born on June 20, 2001, in Montgomery, Alabama.[1] [2] He attended Park Crossing High School and was teammates with Malik Cunningham.[3] Despite competing with and against many top prospects, he was a zero-star recruit and had no offers coming into his senior year.[4] [5] He received his only offer, from the Division II Miles College, ten days before signing day and accepted it.

College career

As a freshman at Miles in 2019, DuBose saw limited action as a backup, appearing in ten games while posting 104 receiving yards with one touchdown. The 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and during that time he worked several part-time jobs, including one bagging groceries and another at Walmart. The next year, DuBose opted to transfer. He met with James Foster, a childhood friend and backup quarterback at Division I FBS Charlotte, and Foster convinced DuBose to attend a summer tryout for the school.

DuBose made the team and exceeded his entire receiving total at Miles in his first game with Charlotte, posting 118 yards and two scores against Duke in the opener.[6] He totaled 62 receptions for 892 yards with six scores on the year. As a senior in 2022, he recorded 64 catches for 792 yards with nine scores, the latter statistic tying a program record.[7] He finished his stint at the school with 24 games played and 126 receptions for 1,684 yards with 15 scores, placing him third in team history in touchdowns even though he only played two years with them.

Professional career

DuBose was selected by the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL) in the seventh round (55th overall) of the 2023 USFL draft.[8] He was later selected by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) in the seventh round (256th overall) of the 2023 NFL draft.[9] He signed his rookie contract on May 8.[10] He was released on August 29, 2023.[11] A day later, he was signed to the Packers' practice squad.[12] He was elevated to the active roster for Week 18 on January 6, 2024.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. August 18, 2022 . NFL Draft Profile: Grant DuBose, Wide Receiver, Charlotte 49ers . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175228/https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/grantdubose . April 16, 2023 . April 16, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  2. Web site: Grant DuBose . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175228/https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4879650/grant-dubose . April 16, 2023 . April 16, 2023 . ESPN.
  3. Web site: Marot . Michael . April 21, 2023 . DuBose uses odd jobs to carve out unusual path to NFL draft . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428061225/https://apnews.com/article/nfl-draft-dubose-walmart-26b8806422f06c14db609cc5435784e2 . April 28, 2023 . May 23, 2023 . APNews.com . Associated Press.
  4. Web site: Hill . Jalon . October 13, 2021 . As UNC Charlotte's top receiver, Grant DuBose is making the most of a second opportunity . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230420030310/https://qcitymetro.com/2021/10/13/as-unc-charlottes-top-receiver-grant-dubose-is-making-the-most-of-a-second-opportunity/ . April 20, 2023 . May 23, 2023 . QCityMetro.com.
  5. Web site: Katz, Jason . April 8, 2023 . Grant Dubose, WR, Charlotte NFL Draft Scouting Report . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175229/https://www.profootballnetwork.com/grant-dubose-wr-charlotte-nfl-draft-scouting-report/ . April 16, 2023 . April 16, 2023 . Pro Football Network.
  6. News: Bailey, Hunter . November 26, 2021 . DuBose can make history for the Charlotte 49ers this week . . B9 . Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Kaye, Mike . February 4, 2023 . Aiming High . . A6, A8 . Newspapers.com.
  8. Web site: Miller, Luke . February 23, 2023 . Birmingham Stallions 2023 College Draft: An In-Depth Guide to Every Pick . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419202032/https://usflnewsroom.com/column/birmingham-stallions-2023-draft-an-depth-guide-every-pick/ . April 19, 2023 . April 19, 2023 . USFLNewsroom.com.
  9. Web site: April 29, 2023 . 2023 NFL Draft: Packers select Charlotte WR Grant DuBose in seventh round, No. 256 overall . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230430094146/https://www.packers.com/news/2023-nfl-draft-packers-select-charlotte-wr-grant-dubose-in-seventh-round-no-256- . April 30, 2023 . April 29, 2023 . packers.com.
  10. Web site: May 8, 2023 . Packers announce roster moves . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230508205117/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-roster-moves-may-8-2023 . May 8, 2023 . May 8, 2023 . packers.com.
  11. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Packers announce roster moves . August 29, 2023 . packers.com.
  12. Web site: August 30, 2023 . Packers sign 16 players to practice squad . August 30, 2023 . packers.com.
  13. Web site: January 6, 2024 . Packers activate TE Luke Musgrave, RB Emanuel Wilson off IR . 2024-07-06 . Packers.com.
  14. Web site: January 22, 2024 . Packers sign 14 free agents . 2024-07-06 . Packers.com.

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