Otis Grant (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||
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| Born: | August 13, 1961 Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Died: | May 29, 2011 (aged 49) Roswell, Georgia |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Atlanta (GA) Carver | ||
| College: | Michigan State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 1983 / Round: 5 / Pick: 134 | ||
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Otis Grant (August 13, 1961 – May 29, 2011) was an American football wide receiver who played three seasons in the National Football League with the Los Angeles Rams and Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted by the Rams in the fifth round of the 1983 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State University and attended George Washington Carver High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
College career
Grant played for the Michigan State Spartans from 1979 to 1982, recording 1,358 yards and twelve touchdowns on 79 receptions.
Professional career
Grant was selected by the Los Angeles Rams with the 134th pick in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played in 30 games, starting three, for the Rams from 1983 to 1984. He was released by the Rams on August 27, 1985.
Grant played in three games, all starts, as a replacement player for the Philadelphia Eagles during the 1987 NFL players' strike.
Personal life
Grant worked in various areas, including security and as a marketing manager, after retiring from football.
