Michael Grant (American football)

Michael Grant (born March 30, 1986 in Stone Mountain, Georgia) is an American football cornerback and safety who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Arkansas.

Grant has also been a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, Florida Tuskers and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League, and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Early years
Grant attended Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where he was a standout in football and track. He currently is the US record holder over 100 and 200 metres in the youth age group (13-14 yrs).

He participated in the 200 meters at the 2001 World Youth Championships in Athletics, winning a silver medal behind Jonathan Wade. Two years later at the 2003 World Youth Championships, he again finished second in the 200 meters, this time behind Usain Bolt.

College career
Grant also ran for the college powerhouse Razorback track team.