Julius Gregory (born May 18, 1988) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NAL). He played

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Shaw University Shaw University is a private Baptist historically black university in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is affiliated with the American Baptist Churches USA. Founded on December 1, 1865, Shaw University is the oldest HBCU to begin offering courses in ...

College career

Gregory played college football at

, 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.

Professional career

Carolina Force

Gregory went undrafted during the

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, and signed with the

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(AIF) in 2012. Late in December 2013, Gregory worked out twice for the

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, but did not sign with the team.

York Capitals

During the 2013 & 2014 season, Gregory played for the

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, also of the AIF. Gregory was named the Co-MVP of the league in 2013 & 2014.

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Gregory signed with the

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of the

Professional Indoor Football League The Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) was a professional indoor football league that played four seasons from 2012 to 2015. Like the Lone Star Football League, the PIFL was mainly composed of teams formerly part of Southern Indoor Foot ...

(PIFL) on September 26, 2015,

Tampa Bay Storm

Gregory was later assigned to the

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of the

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(AFL) before the 2015 season began.

Arizona Rattlers

On June 22, 2016, Gregory was traded to the

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for future considerations.

Washington Valor

Gregory was assigned to the

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on January 11, 2017. 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.

Columbus Destroyers

On March 5, 2019, Gregory was assigned to the

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Carolina Cobras

On April 13, 2019, he was placed on recallable reassignment and became a free agent. May 5, 2019 Gregory signed with the

. Gregory has resigned for the 2020 & 2021 season.

Fayetteville Mustangs

On November 16, 2022, Gregory signed with the

Fayetteville Mustangs The Fayetteville Mustangs are a professional indoor football team based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, playing their home games at Crown Coliseum. Beginning in 2023, the Mustangs began play as members of the National Arena League. On August ...

of the

(NAL).

Carolina Cobras (second stint)

On November 8, 2023, Gregory signed with the

of the

(NAL) for his second stint with the team.

References

External links

Shaw bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gregory, Julius Living people 1988 births American football wide receivers Shaw Bears football players Central Penn Capitals players Lehigh Valley Steelhawks players Tampa Bay Storm players Players of American football from Portsmouth, Virginia Arizona Rattlers players Washington Valor players Albany Empire (AFL) players Columbus Destroyers players Fayetteville Mustangs players