Gregory Junior Explained

Gregory Junior
Position:	Cornerback
Birth Date:	21 June 1999
Birth Place:	Crossett, Arkansas, U.S.
Height Ft:	6
Weight Lb:	190
High School:	Crossett
College:	Ouachita Baptist (2017–2021)
Draftyear:	2022
Draftround:	6
Draftpick:	197
Pastteams:	Jacksonville Jaguars
Highlights:	First-team All-GAC (2021)
Statseason:	2023
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	17
Pfr:	JuniGr00

Gregory Junior (born June 21, 1999)^[1] is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played at Crossett High School in Crossett, Arkansas, and played college football at Ouachita Baptist.

College career

Junior played college football at Ouachita Baptist. During his senior season in 2021, he recorded 46 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups.^[2]

Professional career

Junior was selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, becoming the first player to be drafted to the NFL from Ouachita Baptist.^{[3] [4]} He was waived on August 30 and signed to the practice squad the next day.^{[5] [6]} He was promoted to the active roster on December 19.^[7]

On September 16, 2023, Junior was placed on injured reserve after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1.^[8] He was activated on November 11, 2023.^[9]

On August 6, 2024, the Jaguars waived Junior with an injury designation.^[10]

External links

• Jacksonville Jaguars bio
• Ouachita Baptist Tigers bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gregory Junior Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College . March 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
2. Web site: O'Bleness . Ryan . April 30, 2022 . Jaguars select Ouachita Baptist cornerback Gregory Junior in sixth round . May 3, 2022 . Big Cat Country . en.
3. Web site: Ouachita Baptist Players/Alumni . March 26, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
4. Web site: Deckelbaum . Kyle . April 30, 2022 . Gregory Junior becomes Ouachita Baptist's first-ever NFL Draft pick . March 26, 2023 . KATV.
5. Web site: August 30, 2022 . Roster Moves: Jaguars waive 15 from the roster . March 26, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
6. Web site: August 31, 2022 . Roster Moves: Jaguars make 11 additions to the practice squad . March 26, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
7. Web site: December 19, 2022 . Roster Moves: Jaguars sign cornerback Gregory Junior . March 26, 2023 . Jaguars.com.
8. Web site: Stites . Adam . September 16, 2023 . Jaguars place CB Gregory Junior on injured reserve . 2024-07-21 . Jaguars Wire . USA Today.
9. Web site: November 11, 2023 . Roster Moves: Jaguars Active CB Gregory Junior From the Reserve/Injured; Designated For Return, Waived RB JaMycal Hasty . 2024-07-21 . Jaguars.com.
10. Web site: Jacksonville Jaguars sign two defenders, including S Adrian Amos with Wingard on the mend. August 6, 2024. Jacksonville.com. en.