1. Jakeem Grant was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft and has played for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns.
25 Facts About Jakeem Grant
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Jakeem Grant played college football at Texas Tech, where he set their all-time record for receiving yards.
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On December 12,2021, Grant broke the Bears' franchise record for longest punt return for a touchdown by scoring on a 97-yard punt return in a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Jakeem Grant attended John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas, and was a three-star prospect rated by Rivals.
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Jakeem Grant held offers from Colorado State, Iowa State, Louisiana Tech, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.
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Jakeem Grant was originally committed to Tulsa but flipped his commitment to Texas Tech soon before Signing Day.
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Jakeem Grant returned a kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown in the 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.
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Jakeem Grant earned ESPN All-Big 12 1st Team Freshman honors following the season.
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In 2013, Jakeem Grant played in 12 games for 65 receptions, 796 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and was named All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention.
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In 2014, Jakeem Grant played in 12 games for 67 receptions, 938 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and again earned All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention honors.
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Jakeem Grant caught 90 passes for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns, which broke Biletnikoff Award winning Red Raider Michael Crabtree's school record in career yardage.
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Jakeem Grant returned an additional two kickoffs for touchdowns during the season, setting the school record for the category.
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Jakeem Grant's electronically recorded 40 yard dash time is 4.34 seconds.
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Jakeem Grant contributed on kickoff and punt returns on special teams.
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Jakeem Grant recorded a 70-yard punt return touchdown in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Jakeem Grant suffered an Achilles injury in Week 10 and underwent season-ending surgery.
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On November 4,2020, Jakeem Grant was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.
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Once the season concluded Jakeem Grant earned Second-team All-Pro honors for his performance as a punt returner.
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Jakeem Grant appeared in 14 games and recorded 36 receptions for 373 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.
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Jakeem Grant was traded to the Chicago Bears on October 5,2021, in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft.
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On March 16,2022, Jakeem Grant signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.
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Jakeem Grant was placed on injured reserve on August 10,2022, after injuring his Achilles tendon during practice.
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Jakeem Grant was diagnosed with a ruptured patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve on August 27,2023, ending his season.
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Jakeem Grant grew up in a Dallas, Texas, single parent home with his mom, Sylvia Whittaker, and two brothers, Markeith Whittaker and Keonte Grant.
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In 2016, Jakeem Grant starred in the NFL Network's TV series Undrafted.