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Jakeem Grant
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Grant with the Browns in 2023
Personal information
Born:(1992-10-30)October 30, 1992(age 31)
Athens, Texas,U.S.
Height:5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:John Horn(Mesquite, Texas)
College:Texas Tech(2011–2015)
Position:Wide receiver
Return specialist
NFL draft:2016/ round: 6 / pick: 186
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:100
Receiving yards:1,140
Receiving touchdowns:7
Return yards:3,927
Return touchdowns:6
Rushing attempts:17
Rushing yards:76
Rushing touchdowns:1
Player stats atPFR

Jakeem Grant Sr.(born October 30, 1992)[1]is an American professionalfootballwide receiverandreturn specialistwho is a free agent. He was selected by theMiami Dolphinsin the sixth round of the2016 NFL draftand has also played for theChicago BearsandCleveland Browns.He playedcollege footballatTexas Tech,where he set their all-time record for receiving yards. On December 12, 2021, Grant broke the Bears' franchise record for longestpunt returnfor atouchdownby scoring on a 97-yard punt return in a game against theGreen Bay PackersatLambeau FieldinGreen Bay,Wisconsin. The return is the tenth longest punt returned for a touchdown in NFL history.[2]

Early life

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Grant attendedJohn Horn High SchoolinMesquite, Texas,and was a three-star prospect rated byRivals.com.He held offers from Colorado State, Iowa State, Louisiana Tech, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.[3]He was originally committed to Tulsa but flipped his commitment to Texas Tech soon before Signing Day.[4][5]

College career

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Grantredshirtedduring his first season in 2011. In the following 2012 season, Grant played in all 13 games and recorded 32receptions,287 yards, and threetouchdowns.He returned akickofffor a 99-yard touchdown in the2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.[6]He earned ESPN All-Big 12 1st Team Freshman honors following the season.

In 2013, Grant played in 12 games for 65 receptions, 796 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and was named All-Big 12 ConferenceHonorable Mention.[7]

In 2014, Grant played in 12 games for 67 receptions, 938 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and again earned All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention honors.[8]

In his final season, in 2015, Grant was selected as aCBS Sportssecond-teamAll-Americanand anAssociated Pressthird-team All-American in 2015 as an all-purpose player.[9][10]Grant caught 90 passes for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns, which brokeBiletnikoff Awardwinning Red RaiderMichael Crabtree's school record in career yardage.[11]Grant returned an additional two kickoffs for touchdowns during the season, setting the school record for the category.

During Texas Tech'sPro Day,aNew Orleans Saintsscout recorded his40-yard dashspeed at a hand-timed 4.1 seconds, potentially beatingBo Jackson's hand-timed 4.12 seconds at theNFL Combinein 1986.[12]His electronically recorded 40 yard dash time is 4.34 seconds.[13]

College statistics

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Season Team GP Receiving Kick return
Rec Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD
2012 Texas Tech 13 32 284 8.9 3 6 237 39.5 2
2013 Texas Tech 11 65 796 12.2 7 19 400 21.1 0
2014 Texas Tech 12 67 938 14.0 3 23 515 22.4 0
2015 Texas Tech 13 90 1,268 14.1 10 39 1,017 26.1 2
Total 49 254 3,286 12.9 27 87 2,169 24.9 4

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft5+7⁄8in
(1.67 m) 		165 lb
(75 kg) 		29+3⁄4in
(0.76 m) 		8+5⁄8in
(0.22 m)		 4.38 s 1.54 s 2.58 s 4.06 s 7.01 s 36.5 in
(0.93 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 15 reps
All values from Texas TechPro Day[14][15]

Miami Dolphins

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After running a 4.42 and 4.38 40-yard dash at his Texas Tech pro day,[16]Grant was selected by theMiami Dolphinsin the sixth round, 186th overall, of the2016 NFL draft.[17]On October 9, 2016, Grant's first career touchdown came on a 74-yardpunt returnagainst theTennessee Titansin Week 5 of his rookie season.[18]The return made 'NFL Now's Top 5 Most Athletic Plays' list at number 1.[19]In the 2016 season, he contributed as a returner onspecial teams.[20]

In the 2017 season, Grant appeared in all 16 games and recorded 13 receptions for 203 receiving yard and two receiving touchdowns. He contributed on kickoff and punt returns on special teams.[21]

In Week 1 of the 2018 season, Grant had a 102-yard kick off return touchdown in a 27–20 win over the Titans, earning himAmerican Football Conference(AFC) Special Teams Player of the Week.[22]In Week 3, against theOakland Raiders,he had two receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.[23]Grant recorded a 70-yard punt return touchdown in Week 5 against theCincinnati Bengals.[24]He suffered an Achilles injury in Week 10 and underwent season-ending surgery.[25]

On August 20, 2019, Grant signed a four-year contract extension with the Dolphins.[26]In Week 11 in the 2019 season, Grant returned a kickoff for a touchdown, this for 101 yards in a 37–20 loss against theBuffalo Bills.[27]On November 27, Grant was placed oninjured reservewith a high ankle sprain.[28]In the 2019 season, he appeared in ten games and recorded 19 receptions for 164 receiving yards.[29]

On November 1, 2020, against theLos Angeles Rams,Grant returned a punt for an 88 yard touchdown during the 28–17 win.[30]During the game, Grant set three Dolphins team franchise records: longest punt return (88 yds), three career punt returns for a touchdown, and five returns for a touchdown.[31]On November 4, 2020, Grant was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.[32]Once the season concluded Grant earned Second-teamAll-Prohonors for his performance as a punt returner.[33]Grant appeared in 14 games and recorded 36 receptions for 373 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[34]

Chicago Bears

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Grant was traded to theChicago Bearson October 5, 2021, in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the2023 NFL draft.[35]His first appearance on the team was in week 5 in a game against theLas Vegas Raiders.

In Week 13, Grant had five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown in a 33–22 loss to theArizona Cardinals.[36]In Week 14, Grant had one reception for 46 yards and a touchdown, and also returned a punt for a 97 yard touchdown, each in the first half, in the 45–30 loss to theGreen Bay Packers,earningNFCSpecial Teams Player of the Week.[37][38]He was named to thePro Bowl.[39]

Cleveland Browns

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On March 16, 2022, Grant signed a three-year contract with theCleveland Browns.[40]He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2022, after injuring hisAchilles tendonduring practice.[41]

In the final game of the 2023 preseason, Grant was carted off with a knee injury. He was diagnosed with a rupturedpatellar tendonand was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2023, ending his season.[42]

Atlanta Falcons

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On August 11, 2024, Grant signed with theAtlanta Falcons,but was placed on injured reserve four days later, and then released.[43]

Personal life

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He grew up in aDallas, Texas,single parent home with his mom, Sylvia Whittaker, and two brothers, Markeith Whittaker and Keonte Grant. Grant attended John Horn High School. He was stabbed in a nightclub in 2014. He is now married and has three children.[44]

In 2016, Grant starred in theNFL Network's TV seriesUndrafted.[45]

References

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