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MarQueis Gray

Gray with the Buffalo Bills in 2014
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Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1989-11-07) November 7, 1989 (age 36) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:	Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis
College:	Minnesota (2008–2012)
Undrafted:	2013
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2013)* Cleveland Browns (2013) Minnesota Vikings (2014) Buffalo Bills (2014–2015) Miami Dolphins (2016–2018) San Francisco 49ers (2020)*
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 27 Receiving yards: 328 Rushing attempts: 11 Rushing yards: 57
Player stats at PFR

MarQueis Gray, born on November 7, 1989, is a former American professional football player. He played as a tight end. Before becoming a pro, he played college football for the University of Minnesota. He started his professional journey with the San Francisco 49ers in 2013. Over his career, he also played for teams like the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins.

Early Life and High School Football

MarQueis Gray grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Ben Davis High School. There, he was a key player on the football team for three years. Experts thought he was a top player. He was seen as one of the best "dual-threat" quarterbacks in the country. This means he was great at both passing and running the ball.

He was chosen to play in the special U.S. Army All-American Bowl. This game features the best high school football players. During his junior year, he threw for over 1,100 yards and 12 touchdowns. He also ran for more than 600 yards and seven touchdowns. Even though he missed part of his senior year due to an injury, he still showed his talent.

Gray decided to play college football at the University of Minnesota. He had many other offers from big universities.

College Football Career

MarQueis Gray joined the Minnesota Golden Gophers in 2008. He had to sit out his first year. This was due to an issue with his test scores.

Playing Multiple Positions

When he returned in 2009, Gray played both quarterback and wide receiver. He showed his skills in a game against Ohio State. He threw his first touchdown pass and ran for a lot of yards. He also scored his first college touchdown by catching a pass. He ended his first season as one of the team's top rushers.

In 2010, Gray played in all 12 games. He started seven games as a wide receiver. He caught 42 passes for 587 yards and scored five touchdowns. He also ran the ball and completed some passes.

Starting Quarterback and Position Change

For the 2011 season, Gray became the starting quarterback for the Gophers. He threw for nearly 1,500 yards and eight touchdowns that year.

In 2012, he continued to show his strong running ability. He had his fifth game where he ran for over 100 yards. Later that season, he moved back to wide receiver. This allowed another player to start at quarterback.

Professional Football Career

After college, MarQueis Gray hoped to join the NFL. He was not chosen in the 2013 NFL Draft. However, the San Francisco 49ers signed him as a player who was not drafted.

Early NFL Teams

Gray first worked out as a halfback for the 49ers. He then moved to playing tight end. He was later released by the team.

On September 1, 2013, the Cleveland Browns picked him up. He mostly played as a blocking tight end. He also played as a fullback or H-back. He was even the emergency quarterback for the team. The Browns released him in August 2014.

The Minnesota Vikings then claimed Gray. He caught one pass for 16 yards with them. He was released by the Vikings in November 2014.

Time with the Bills and Dolphins

The Buffalo Bills picked up Gray in November 2014. In 2015, he suffered a broken forearm. This injury ended his season early. He had one catch for two yards in four games that year.

On March 31, 2016, Gray signed with the Miami Dolphins. He signed a new contract with them in December 2016. He often played as a fullback for the Dolphins. He sometimes carried the ball for short gains. In 2016, he caught 14 passes for 174 yards in 16 games. In 2017, he played in all 16 games. He had five carries for 14 yards and one catch for 10 yards.

In September 2018, Gray was placed on injured reserve. He had a serious injury to his Achilles tendon during practice. This meant he could not play that season. The injury did not heal well, so he had another surgery in March 2019. This caused him to miss the 2019 season too.

Return to the 49ers

MarQueis Gray signed with the San Francisco 49ers again on August 29, 2020. However, he was released by the team a week later.

NFL Career Statistics

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