Grant Irons facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end / Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | July 7, 1979 Middleburg Heights, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 285 lb (129 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas) |
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| College: | Notre Dame | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2002 | ||||||
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Grant Michael Irons was born on July 7, 1979. He is a former American football player. Grant played as a defensive end, which is a key position in football. He also played as a linebacker.
Grant Irons played college football for the University of Notre Dame. He played in 43 games during his time there. He started 26 of those games in different defensive roles.
Grant's Professional Football Career
Grant Irons began his professional football journey in 2002. He first played for the Buffalo Bills. After that, he joined the Oakland Raiders. He played for the Raiders from 2003 to 2006.
Family Ties in Football
Grant comes from a family of football players. His father, Gerald Irons, also played for the Raiders. Grant is also related to other football players. These include his cousin Paul Irons. He is also the brother of Jarrett Irons.
High School Achievements
Grant Irons was a very talented student and athlete. In 1996, he won the Dial Award. This award is given to the best high school scholar-athlete in the entire country. It shows he was great at both sports and schoolwork. People also remember him as a fantastic teammate. He was known for being a great supporter and cheerleader for his teams.
