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Larry Grant

Grant playing for the Rams in 2010
No. 59, 54, 95
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1985-02-16) February 16, 1985 (age 40) Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	251 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:	Norcross (Norcross, Georgia)
College:	Ohio State
NFL Draft:	2008 / Round: 7 / Pick: 214
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2008)* St. Louis Rams (2008−2010) San Francisco 49ers (2011−2012) Chicago Bears (2013) Cleveland Browns (2014)*
Career highlights and awards
NJCAA Defensive P.O.Y. (2005) First-team NJCAA All-American (2005)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 95 Sacks: 5.0 Forced fumbles: 4
Player stats at PFR

Larry James Grant (born February 16, 1985) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position. Larry was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2008 NFL draft. He also played for the St. Louis Rams and Chicago Bears. Before joining the NFL, he played college football at Ohio State University.

Larry Grant's Early Life

Larry Grant started playing football in high school. He began at Foothill High School in Sacramento, California. There, he played as a running back and a safety (gridiron football position).

He then moved to Georgia and attended Meadowcreek High School. For his senior year, he transferred to Norcross High School. As a tailback, he ran for 450 yards and scored six touchdowns. After that, he moved back to California and finished high school at Foothill High.

College Football Career

Larry Grant played college football at two different schools. He started at City College of San Francisco. Later, he finished his college career at Ohio State University.

In 2005, Larry was named the National Player of the Year for junior colleges. He played in four national championship games during his college years. Two of these were with City College and two with Ohio State.

Playing at Ohio State

At Ohio State, Larry played in 25 games and started 14 of them. He made 69 tackles and had 5.5 sacks. He also caused one fumble and intercepted two passes. Larry even blocked three kicks for his team.

In 2007, he started all 13 games for Ohio State. He made 51 tackles and had one interception. He also blocked two kicks that season. In 2006, he played in 12 games and made 18 tackles. He also blocked a punt and intercepted a pass.

Time at City College of San Francisco

Before Ohio State, Larry played 24 games at the City College of San Francisco. He made 175 tackles and had 10 sacks. He also caused seven fumbles and intercepted six passes.

Larry set records for blocked kicks in junior college, with 12 blocks. He was named the California Junior College Player of the Year. He also earned First-team All-American honors in 2005.

Larry Grant's Professional Football Career

Larry Grant was drafted into the NFL in 2008. He was chosen by the San Francisco 49ers.

First Time with the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers picked Larry in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was the 214th player chosen overall.

Playing for the St. Louis Rams

Later in 2008, Larry joined the St. Louis Rams. He was signed from the 49ers practice squad. In 2010, he became the starting weakside linebacker for the Rams.

Second Time with the San Francisco 49ers

Larry re-signed with the 49ers in 2011. He started three games as an Inside Linebacker when Patrick Willis was injured. That season, he made a career-high 39 tackles.

At the end of the 2012 season, Larry and the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII. He helped on special teams during the game. However, the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.

Time with the Chicago Bears

Larry Grant signed with the Chicago Bears in October 2013. He played for them for a short time. The Bears released him in November 2013.

Playing for the Cleveland Browns

Larry signed with the Cleveland Browns in May 2014. He was released by the team in June of the same year.

Coaching Career

After his playing career, Larry Grant became a football coach. He was the head football coach at Paso Robles High School in California.