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Vincent Gray
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-28) December 28, 1999 (age 24)
Rochester, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:Rochester Adams (Rochester Hills, Michigan)
College:Michigan (2018–2021)
Position:Safety
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:5
Pass deflections:2
Player stats at PFR

Vincent Gray (born December 28, 1999) is an American football safety who is a free agent. He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

Early life and high school

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Gray attended high school at Rochester Adams. Coming out of high school, Gray was rated as a three-star prospect.[1] Gray decided to commit to play college football for the Michigan Wolverines.[2][3]

College career

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In Gray's career at Michigan, he played three seasons for the Wolverines, appearing in 28 games, totalling 91 tackles with five going for a loss, a sack, 15 pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[4] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Gray decided to declare for the 2022 NFL draft.[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+14 in
(1.89 m)
192 lb
(87 kg)
32+38 in
(0.82 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.54 s 1.59 s 2.66 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)
10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[6][7][8]

New Orleans Saints

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After not being selected in the 2022 NFL draft, Gray signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent.[9] On August 30, 2022, Gray was released by the Saints during final roster cuts, but was signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[10][11] After spending the entire 2022 season on the Saints practice squad, Gray signed a futures contract with the Saints.[12] On May 15, 2023, Gray was waived by the Saints.[13]

Los Angeles Rams

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One day later on May 16, 2023, Gray was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams.[14][15] During final roster cuts, he was waived by the Rams.[16]

Cleveland Browns

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On November 7, 2023, Gray signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[17] He was elevated to the active roster and made his NFL debut in the team's Week 18 season finale, posting five tackles and two pass deflections.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 15, 2024.[19]

Gray was waived with an injury designation on August 12, 2024.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Rochester Adams star Vincent Gray commits to Michigan". Detroit News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "From Ohio State fan to Michigan man, Vincent Gray signs with Wolverines". MLive.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  3. ^ McCabe, Mick. "Inside the hectic recruitment of Michigan football commit Vincent Gray". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Vincent Gray". Sports Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. ^ McMann, Aaron. "Michigan DB Vincent Gray declares for NFL draft". MLive.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  6. ^ "Vincent Gray Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Vincent Gray NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Michigan CB". BleacherReport.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  8. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Vincent Gray College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
  9. ^ Olson, Andrew. "New Orleans Saints sign former Michigan CB on UDFA deal". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints make final roster cuts". WDSU. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  11. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". New Orleans Saints.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  12. ^ "Saints sign eight to reserve/future contracts". New Orleans Saints.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  13. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". New Orleans Saints.com. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  14. ^ Simmons, Myles. "Rams claim Vincent Gray off waivers". NBC Sports. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  15. ^ Ulrich, Logan. "Rams Claim DB Vincent Gray, Sign DT Taron Vincent". NFL Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  16. ^ Arthur, Kenneth. "Los Angeles Rams waive 14 players, including Lance McCutcheon". Turf Show Times. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  17. ^ Wilson, Matt. "CB Vincent Gray, new to Browns practice squad, is an intriguing player". Dawgs By Nature. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  18. ^ "Vincent Gray Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  19. ^ "Browns sign nine to reserve/futures contracts". ClevelandBrowns.com. January 15, 2024.
  20. ^ Kinnan, Cory. "Browns overhaul bottom of the 90-man roster in handful of moves". Browns Wire. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
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