Grant Haley (American football)

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Grant Haley
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Haley with the New York Giants in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-06) January 6, 1996 (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: The Lovett School
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College: Penn State
Position: Cornerback
Undrafted: 2018
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:94
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Grant Haley (born January 6, 1996) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Penn State. Haley is best known for returning the blocked field goal against the then undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes for a game-winning touchdown in 2016.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+14 in
(1.76 m)
190 lb
(86 kg)
29+34 in
(0.76 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.44 s1.55 s2.59 s3.94 s6.51 s34 in
(0.86 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
15 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1] [2]

New York Giants

Following the 2018 NFL Draft, Haley was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. He saw snaps at cornerback and safety in his time with the Giants. [3] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [4] [5] On October 16, 2018, he was signed to the active roster. Haley ended the 2018 season ranked as the 4th best rookie cornerback ranked by Pro Football Focus. [6]

On September 5, 2020, Haley was waived by the Giants. [7]

New Orleans Saints

On September 19, 2020, Haley was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad. [8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5, 2020, [9] but his contract was disapproved by the NFL on December 9, and he reverted to the practice squad. [10] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [11] During the game, Haley recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Teddy Bridgewater in the 33–7 win. [12] On January 18, 2021, Haley signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints. [13]

On August 31, 2021, Haley was waived by the Saints. [14]

Los Angeles Rams

On October 20, 2021, Haley was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. [15] He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022. Haley won the Super Bowl when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. [16]

On August 30, 2022, Haley was waived by the Rams and signed to the practice squad the next day. [17] [18] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2022. [19] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2022. [20]

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