Orantes Laquay Grant was born on March 18,1978 and is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns.
14 Facts About Orantes Grant
Orantes Grant was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft.
Orantes Grant was switched to linebacker as a senior, receiving All-State honors while making 130 tackles.
Orantes Grant had 78 carries for 570 rushing yards at running back.
Orantes Grant was named the DeKalb County Defensive Player of the Year award from the Dunwoody News and was listed in the Top 50 Georgia list by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Orantes Grant made 12 tackles against the University of Tennessee and the University of Kentucky.
Orantes Grant had 22 tackles against the University of Kentucky and 14 against the University of Tennessee.
Orantes Grant made 69 tackles, 46 solo tackles, 2 sacks, 3 quarterback pressures and 2 passes defensed.
Orantes Grant made 10 tackles against Georgia Institute of Technology.
Orantes Grant finished his career with 44 games, 312 tackles, 190 solo tackles and 15 sacks.
Orantes Grant was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL draft, reuniting with George Edwards who was his position coach in college.
Orantes Grant was a backup behind Dexter Coakley and tied for fourth on the team with 11 special teams tackles.
Orantes Grant collected 16 defensive tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 8 special teams tackles.
On December 4,2002, Orantes Grant was signed by the Washington Redskins as a free agent.