Corey Grant (born December 19, 1991) is a former

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. He played

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. He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2015.

Early years

Grant attended

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, where he played

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. He was ranked a four-star prospect by

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and Scout.com. Grant was rated as the fifth best all-purpose running back by Rivals.com.

College career

Grant originally signed with and attended the

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, where he redshirted for the 2010 season. He transferred to Auburn University in 2011, having to sit out the 2011 season per NCAA transfer rules. Grant later attended and played at Auburn through the 2014 season. In the 2012 season, he had a limited role with nine carries for 29 yards. In the 2013 season opener against

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, he had 146 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. On November 9, against

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, he had a 90-yard kick return for a touchdown. Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 647 rushing yards and six touchdowns. In the 2014 season, he finished with 60 carries for 364 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 10 receptions for 92 yards and a receiving touchdown.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 2, 2015, Grant signed with the

following the conclusion of the

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as an undrafted free agent. In his rookie season, Grant ran for 2 yards on 6 carries, and had 2 receptions for 13 yards before being placed on injured reserve on October 20, 2015, after suffering a hip injury. On September 18, 2016, Grant caught his first career touchdown against the

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. On January 1, 2017, Grant ran for 122 yards and a touchdown including a 57-yard touchdown run against the

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. He finished his 2016 campaign running for 164 yards and a touchdown, as well as four catches for 35 yards and a touchdown. On August 10, 2017, Grant ran for 120 yards and a touchdown including a 79-yard touchdown run in the preseason opener against the

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. Overall, he finished the 2017 season with 30 carries for 248 yards and two touchdowns. On March 12, 2018, the Jaguars placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Grant. On March 22, 2018, Grant signed his tender to remain with the Jaguars. He was placed on injured reserve on October 9, 2018, after suffering a

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in Week 5, ending his season. He finished the 2018 season with 40 rushing yards on 13 carries and nine receptions for 67 receiving yards.

Green Bay Packers

On July 26, 2019, Grant signed with the

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. He was released on August 8, 2019.

References

External links

Auburn Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Grant, Corey 1991 births Living people American football return specialists American football running backs Auburn Tigers football players Green Bay Packers players Jacksonville Jaguars players People from Opelika, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama