Vincent Gray (American football)

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Vincent Gray
Arlington Renegades
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-28) December 28, 1999 (age 25)
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)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Third-team All-Big Ten (2021)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:5
Pass deflections:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vincent Gray (born December 28, 1999) is an American professional football safety for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Michigan Wolverines.

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Early life

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

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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		192 lb
(87 kg)		32+3⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.54 s1.59 s2.66 s34.0 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [6] [7] [8]

New Orleans Saints

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

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

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]

Arlington Renegades

On January 9, 2025, Gray signed with the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). [21]

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References

  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 .
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  20. ↑ Kinnan, Cory. "Browns overhaul bottom of the 90-man roster in handful of moves". Browns Wire. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  21. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved January 10, 2025.
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