Julius Gregory Explained

Julius Gregory
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:18 May 1988
Birth Place:Portsmouth, Virginia
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:225
High School:Portsmouth (VA) I. C. Norcom
College:Shaw
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Aflstatseason:2016
Aflstatlabel1:Receptions
Aflstatvalue1:118
Aflstatlabel2:Receiving yards
Aflstatvalue2:1,297
Aflstatlabel3:Receiving TDs
Aflstatvalue3:31
Aflstatlabel4:Tackles
Aflstatvalue4:16.0
Aflstatlabel5:Pass breakups
Aflstatvalue5:1
Afl:12478

Julius Gregory (born May 18, 1988) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Shaw University.

College career

Gregory played college football at Shaw University, where he was a record setting wide receiver for the Bears. As a senior in 2010, Gregory set the single season and career records for receiving touchdowns in a season.[1]

Professional career

Carolina Force

Gregory went undrafted during the 2011 NFL draft, and signed with the Carolina Force of American Indoor Football (AIF) in 2012. Late in December 2013, Gregory worked out twice for the Denver Broncos, but did not sign with the team.[2]

York Capitals

During the 2013 & 2014 season, Gregory played for the York Capitals, also of the AIF. Gregory was named the Co-MVP of the league in 2013 & 2014.[3]

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Gregory signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) on September 26, 2015,[4]

Tampa Bay Storm

Gregory was later assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL) before the 2015 season began.[5]

Arizona Rattlers

On June 22, 2016, Gregory was traded to the Arizona Rattlers for future considerations.[6]

Washington Valor

Gregory was assigned to the Washington Valor on January 11, 2017.[7] On April 26, 2017, Gregory was placed on recallable reassignment. On May 8, 2017, Gregory was assigned to the Valor. On June 1, 2017, Gregory was placed on reassignment.

Albany Empire

On March 21, 2018, he was assigned to the Albany Empire. On April 7, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.[8]

Columbus Destroyers

On March 5, 2019, Gregory was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers.

Carolina Cobras

On April 13, 2019, he was placed on recallable reassignment and became a free agent. May 5, 2019 Gregory signed with the Carolina Cobras. Gregory has resigned for the 2020 & 2021 season.

Fayetteville Mustangs

On November 16, 2022, Gregory signed with the Fayetteville Mustangs of the National Arena League (NAL).[9]

Carolina Cobras (second stint)

On November 8, 2023, Gregory signed with the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL) for his second stint with the team.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CIAA Football Players of the Week - Week Eight . October 18, 2010 . Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association . www.theciaa.com . April 6, 2015.
  2. Web site: Nine Players Work Out for the Broncos . Ian Henson . December 5, 2013 . SB Nation . www.milehighreport.com . April 6, 2015.
  3. Web site: York Capitals player Gregory named co-MVP of American Indoor Football . July 21, 2014 . York Dispatch . www.yorkdispatch.com . April 6, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150413173312/http://www.yorkdispatch.com/localsports/ci_26189467/york-capitals-player-gregory-named-co-mvp-american . April 13, 2015 .
  4. Web site: PIFL Transactions September 15th - 30th . Professional Indoor Football League . www.proifl.com . April 6, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150907204230/http://www.proifl.com/transactions/867-september-15th-30th.html . September 7, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener . Brandon Wright . March 26, 2015 . Tampa Bay Times . www.tampabay.com . April 6, 2015.
  6. Web site: Rattlers Acquire Dynamic WR Julius Gregory Via Trade . June 22, 2016 . OurSports Central . www.oursportscentral.com . June 23, 2016.
  7. Web site: Transactions . afldigital.com . January 19, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20170119174126/http://www.afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=transactions . January 19, 2017 .
  8. Web site: Recent Transactions . arenafan.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20180413024811/http://www.arenafan.com/news/?page=transactions . April 12, 2018. April 13, 2018 .
  9. Web site: 2023 NAL Transactions. nationalarenaleague.com.
  10. Web site: COBRA NATION THE KING HAS RETURNED TO THE SNAKE PIT!. facebook.com. November 8, 2023. November 8, 2023.