Otis Grant (American football) facts for kids

Otis Grant was an American football player. He was a wide receiver, which means he was a player who specialized in catching passes from the quarterback. Otis was born on August 13, 1961, and he passed away on May 29, 2011. He played for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL). During his time in the NFL, he played for the Los Angeles Rams and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Otis Grant was chosen by the Rams in the 1983 NFL Draft. This is a special event where NFL teams pick new players from colleges. Before becoming a professional player, he played college football at Michigan State University. He also went to George Washington Carver High School in Atlanta, Georgia.

Playing College Football

Otis Grant played college football for the Michigan State Spartans. He was part of their team from 1979 to 1982. During his college career, he was a very good receiver. He caught 79 passes, gaining a total of 1,358 yards. He also scored twelve touchdowns for his team.

Professional Football Career

Joining the Los Angeles Rams

In the 1983 NFL Draft, Otis Grant was picked by the Los Angeles Rams. He was the 134th player chosen overall, in the fifth round of the draft. He played for the Rams for two seasons, from 1983 to 1984. During this time, he played in 30 games. He started three of those games, showing his skill on the field. The Rams released him from the team on August 27, 1985.

Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles

Later, in 1987, Otis Grant played for the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined the team as a replacement player during a time when many regular players were on strike. He played in three games for the Eagles, starting in all of them. This was during the 1987 NFL players' strike.

Life After Football

After he finished playing professional football, Otis Grant worked in different jobs. He used his skills in various areas, including security. He also worked as a marketing manager. This shows that he had many talents beyond just playing football.