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'''William Grier''' (born April 3, 1995) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] and [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] and was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the third round in the [[2019 NFL draft]].
'''William Grier''' (born April 3, 1995) is an American professional [[American football|football]] [[quarterback]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]] and [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia Mountaineers]] and was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the third round in the [[2019 NFL draft]].


==Early years==
==Early life==
Grier attended [[SouthLake Christian Academy]] in [[Huntersville, North Carolina]], then transferred to [[Davidson Day School]] in [[Davidson, North Carolina]]. As a junior, he threw for a national record 837 yards in a game, breaking the old record of 764.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2012 |title=North Carolina prep QB Will Grier throws for 837 yards, 10 TDs in 104–80 state playoff game |url=http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/11/11/north-carolina-prep-qb-will-grier-throws-for-837-yards-10-tds-in-100-84-state/ |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Fox News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grautski |first=Amara |date=November 10, 2012 |title=Davidson Day HS quarterback Will Grier throws for national-record 837 yards in offense-heavy game against Harrells Christian Academy |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/hs-quarterback-grier-crushes-passing-record-article-1.1200091 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=NY Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Ken |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Will Grier: Florida commit, state champion, 837 yards |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-11-01/will-grier-florida-commitment-recruiting-davidson-day-will-muschamp |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Sporting News}}</ref> As a senior, he had 4,989 passing yards with a nation-leading and North Carolina record 77 [[touchdowns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehrtens |first=Cliff |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Grier's gridiron play stood out locally, nationally |url=http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2014/1/2/8292/griers-gridiron-play-stood-out-locally-nationally |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=The Herald Weekly}}</ref> He also rushed for 1,251 yards with 13 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smits |first=Garry |date=August 12, 2014 |title=Florida offensive coordinator optimistic about freshman QB Will Grier |url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/2014-08-12/story/do-will-griers-high-school-numbers-add-success-florida |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Jacksonville.com}}</ref> He was named the [[Parade (magazine)|Parade]] All-American Player of the Year and [[Mr. Football USA]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hays |first=Chris |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Gators' QB Will Grier named Parade player of the year |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-recruiting/blog/os-gators-will-grier-parade-magazine-national-player-of-the-year-20140201-post.html |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Orlando Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huber |first=Todd |date=January 14, 2014 |title=2013 Mr. Football USA – Will Grier |url=http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2014/01/14/2013-mr-football-usa-grier/ |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Student Sports}}</ref> For his career, Grier had 14,565 passing yards, a state record 195 touchdown passes, 2,955 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.
Grier attended [[SouthLake Christian Academy]] in [[Huntersville, North Carolina]], then transferred to [[Davidson Day School]] in [[Davidson, North Carolina]]. As a junior, he threw for a national record 837 yards in a game, breaking the old record of 764.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 11, 2012 |title=North Carolina prep QB Will Grier throws for 837 yards, 10 TDs in 104–80 state playoff game |url=http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/11/11/north-carolina-prep-qb-will-grier-throws-for-837-yards-10-tds-in-100-84-state/ |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Fox News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Grautski |first=Amara |date=November 10, 2012 |title=Davidson Day HS quarterback Will Grier throws for national-record 837 yards in offense-heavy game against Harrells Christian Academy |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/high-school/hs-quarterback-grier-crushes-passing-record-article-1.1200091 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=NY Daily News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bradley |first=Ken |date=November 1, 2013 |title=Will Grier: Florida commit, state champion, 837 yards |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-11-01/will-grier-florida-commitment-recruiting-davidson-day-will-muschamp |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Sporting News |archive-date=October 7, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151007003019/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2013-11-01/will-grier-florida-commitment-recruiting-davidson-day-will-muschamp |url-status=dead }}</ref> As a senior, he had 4,989 passing yards with a nation-leading and North Carolina record 77 [[touchdowns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehrtens |first=Cliff |date=January 2, 2014 |title=Grier's gridiron play stood out locally, nationally |url=http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2014/1/2/8292/griers-gridiron-play-stood-out-locally-nationally |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=The Herald Weekly}}</ref> He also rushed for 1,251 yards with 13 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smits |first=Garry |date=August 12, 2014 |title=Florida offensive coordinator optimistic about freshman QB Will Grier |url=http://jacksonville.com/sports/2014-08-12/story/do-will-griers-high-school-numbers-add-success-florida |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Jacksonville.com}}</ref> He was named the [[Parade (magazine)|Parade]] All-American Player of the Year and [[Mr. Football USA]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hays |first=Chris |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Gators' QB Will Grier named Parade player of the year |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-recruiting/blog/os-gators-will-grier-parade-magazine-national-player-of-the-year-20140201-post.html |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Orlando Sentinel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huber |first=Todd |date=January 14, 2014 |title=2013 Mr. Football USA – Will Grier |url=http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2014/01/14/2013-mr-football-usa-grier/ |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Student Sports |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924111154/http://www.studentsports.com/blog/2014/01/14/2013-mr-football-usa-grier/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> For his career, Grier had 14,565 passing yards, a state record 195 touchdown passes, 2,955 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.


Grier was rated by [[Rivals.com]] as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the second best [[dual-threat quarterback]] in his class and 46th player overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Will Grier |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Will-Grier-137369 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> Grier was offered scholarships to play football at [[Auburn University|Auburn]], [[University of Arkansas|Arkansas]], [[University of Florida|Florida]], [[University of North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[University of Tennessee|Tennessee]], and [[Wake Forest University|Wake Forest]]. He committed to play quarterback at the University of Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abolverdi |first=Zach |date=December 19, 2012 |title=UF picks up commit from top QB |url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121219/articles/121219585 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Gainesville.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehrtens |first=Cliff |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Davidson Day quarterback Grier commits to Florida |url=http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2012/12/19/6126/davidson-day-quarterback-grier-commits-to-florida |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=The Herald Weekly}}</ref>
Grier was rated by [[Rivals.com]] as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the second best [[dual-threat quarterback]] in his class and 46th player overall.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Will Grier |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Will-Grier-137369 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Yahoo! Sports}}</ref> Grier was offered scholarships to play football at [[Auburn University|Auburn]], [[University of Arkansas|Arkansas]], [[University of Florida|Florida]], [[University of North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[University of Tennessee|Tennessee]], and [[Wake Forest University|Wake Forest]]. He committed to play quarterback at the University of Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Abolverdi |first=Zach |date=December 19, 2012 |title=UF picks up commit from top QB |url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121219/articles/121219585 |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Gainesville.com |archive-date=November 17, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151117063315/http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121219/articles/121219585 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mehrtens |first=Cliff |date=December 19, 2012 |title=Davidson Day quarterback Grier commits to Florida |url=http://www.huntersvilleherald.com/news/2012/12/19/6126/davidson-day-quarterback-grier-commits-to-florida |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=The Herald Weekly}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==


===Florida===
===Florida===
Grier competed with [[Treon Harris]] to be [[Jeff Driskel]]'s backup as a freshman in 2014, ultimately [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirting]] the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurt Roper enjoying QB competition between UF freshmen Will Grier and Treon Harris |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-kurt-roper-enjoying-competition-will-grier-treon-harris-20140819-post.html}}</ref> As a [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman in 2015, he competed with Harris to be the starting quarterback. Although Harris started the first game of the season against [[2015 New Mexico State Aggies football team|New Mexico State]], Grier received playing time, attempting 18 passes and completing 16 for 166 yards with two touchdowns. He rushed for 43 yards with a touchdown. Grier started the second game, against [[2015 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]], throwing for 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Treon Harris, Will Grier put on show as Florida overwhelms New Mexico State – FOX Sports |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/florida-gators-football-treon-harris-will-grier-overwhelm-new-mexico-state-090515}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |title=Will Grier to start at quarterback for Gators Saturday against East Carolina |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-will-grier-start-quarterback-20150910-post.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2015 |title=Freshman QB Grier to get 1st start for Gators |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13624966/freshman-quarterback-grier-get-1st-start-florida-gators}}</ref> On October 3, against the [[2015 Ole Miss Rebels football team|Ole Miss Rebels]], he had the best game of his young career, going 24-of-29 for 271 yards and four passing touchdowns. He threw his four touchdowns in the first half; he was the first Gator quarterback since [[Chris Leak]] in 2005 to accomplish the feat. The game ended up being a 38–10 win for the Gators.
Grier competed with [[Treon Harris]] to be [[Jeff Driskel]]'s backup as a freshman in 2014, ultimately [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirting]] the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kurt Roper enjoying QB competition between UF freshmen Will Grier and Treon Harris |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-kurt-roper-enjoying-competition-will-grier-treon-harris-20140819-post.html}}</ref> As a [[redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] freshman in 2015, he competed with Harris to be the starting quarterback. Although Harris started the first game of the season against [[2015 New Mexico State Aggies football team|New Mexico State]], Grier received playing time, attempting 18 passes and completing 16 for 166 yards with two touchdowns. He rushed for 43 yards with a touchdown. Grier started the second game, against [[2015 East Carolina Pirates football team|East Carolina]], throwing for 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Treon Harris, Will Grier put on show as Florida overwhelms New Mexico State – FOX Sports |url=http://www.foxsports.com/florida/story/florida-gators-football-treon-harris-will-grier-overwhelm-new-mexico-state-090515}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Thompson |first=Edgar |title=Will Grier to start at quarterback for Gators Saturday against East Carolina |url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/florida-gators/swamp-things-blog/os-gators-will-grier-start-quarterback-20150910-post.html}}</ref><ref name="l793">{{cite web | last=Aschoff | first=Edward | title=Freshman QB Grier to get 1st start for Gators | website=ESPN.com | date=2015-09-10 | url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13624966/freshman-quarterback-grier-get-1st-start-florida-gators | access-date=2024-07-21}}</ref> On October 3, against the [[2015 Ole Miss Rebels football team|Ole Miss Rebels]], he had the best game of his young career, going 24-of-29 for 271 yards and four passing touchdowns. He threw his four touchdowns in the first half; he was the first Gator quarterback since [[Chris Leak]] in 2005 to accomplish the feat. The game ended up being a 38–10 win for the Gators.


Grier received a one-year suspension, effective October 12, 2015, after it was revealed that he had tested positive for [[performance-enhancing drugs]]. He said the positive test stems from the over-the-counter supplement [[Ligandrol]], and that he was not aware it was banned, while also admitting he never followed protocol to clear the supplement with team trainers.<ref>Grier, Will. [http://thelab.bleacherreport.com/a-year-in-ped-purgatory/ "A YEAR IN PED PURGATORY"], ''[[Bleacher Report]]'', October 27, 2005. Retrieved on December 5, 2016.</ref> His appeal was rejected by the NCAA, and he would not be eligible to return until the sixth game of the regular season in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brett McMurphy |date=October 12, 2015 |title=Florida's Will Grier suspended for one year after positive PED test |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/13871336/will-grier-florida-gators-quarterback-suspended-season |access-date=October 12, 2015 |publisher=espn.go.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edgar Thompson |date=October 12, 2015 |title=Gators QB Will Grier suspended for year for using banned substance |url=http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-84685903/?related=true |access-date=October 12, 2015 |publisher=touch.orlandosentinal.com}}</ref><ref name="Grier suspension information">{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Scott |date=October 13, 2015 |title=Answers to some questions people have about Gators QB Will Grier |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/carter/blog/2103 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |website=gatorzone.com |publisher=[[University of Florida Athletic Association|University Athletic Assoc., Inc.]], [[Fox Sports Sun]] & [[IMG College]]}}</ref> On December 19, 2015, Florida announced that Grier planned to transfer to another school.<ref name="Grier announce transfer">{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2015 |title=Will Grier to transfer out of Florida |url=http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/14399127/will-grier-transfer-florida-gators-amid-one-year-suspension |access-date=December 19, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>
Grier received a one-year suspension, effective October 12, 2015, after it was revealed that he had tested positive for [[performance-enhancing drugs]]. He said the positive test stems from the over-the-counter supplement [[Ligandrol]], and that he was not aware it was banned, while also admitting he never followed protocol to clear the supplement with team trainers.<ref>Grier, Will. {{cite web|url=http://thelab.bleacherreport.com/a-year-in-ped-purgatory/|title=A YEAR IN PED PURGATORY|work=[[Bleacher Report]]|first=Will|last=Grier|date=October 27, 2015|access-date=December 5, 2016}}</ref> His appeal was rejected by the NCAA, and he would not be eligible to return until the sixth game of the regular season in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brett McMurphy |date=October 12, 2015 |title=Florida's Will Grier suspended for one year after positive PED test |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/13871336/will-grier-florida-gators-quarterback-suspended-season |access-date=October 12, 2015 |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edgar Thompson |date=October 12, 2015 |title=Gators QB Will Grier suspended for year for using banned substance |url=http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-84685903/?related=true |access-date=October 12, 2015 |publisher=touch.orlandosentinal.com}}</ref><ref name="Grier suspension information">{{Cite web |last=Carter |first=Scott |date=October 13, 2015 |title=Answers to some questions people have about Gators QB Will Grier |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/carter/blog/2103 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |website=gatorzone.com |publisher=[[University of Florida Athletic Association|University Athletic Assoc., Inc.]], [[Fox Sports Sun]] & [[IMG College]]}}</ref> On December 19, 2015, Florida announced that Grier planned to transfer to another school.<ref name="Grier announce transfer">{{Cite web |date=December 19, 2015 |title=Will Grier to transfer out of Florida |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/14399127/will-grier-transfer-florida-gators-amid-one-year-suspension |access-date=December 19, 2015 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref>


===West Virginia===
===West Virginia===
On April 6, 2016, Grier announced that he was transferring to [[West Virginia University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haney |first=Travis |date=April 6, 2016 |title=QB Will Grier transfers from Florida to West Virginia |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/15147295/will-grier-transfers-florida-gators-west-virginia-mountaineers |access-date=August 23, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He sat out the [[2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2016 season]] per NCAA transfer rules. Grier was the presumed starter for West Virginia heading into the [[2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2017 season]], but there were questions surrounding his eligibility, since half of his year-long suspension was served in conjunction with his transfer waiting period. On June 20, 2017, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgerson announced that the NCAA had granted Grier a waiver and he would be eligible to play in the season opener against [[2017 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fornelli |first=Tom |date=June 20, 2017 |title=QB Will Grier ruled eligible to play in West Virginia's opener vs. Virginia Tech |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/qb-will-grier-ruled-eligible-to-play-in-west-virginias-2017-opener-vs-virginia-tech/ |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> In his first game with the Mountaineers, Grier threw for 371 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 31–24 loss to Virginia Tech. Grier threw for 352 yards and five touchdowns in a come-from-behind victory over then-No. 24 [[2017 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]] on October 14, and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Cody |date=October 16, 2017 |title=Will Grier honored as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, Newcomer of the Week |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college/will-grier-honored-big-offensive-player-the-week-newcomer-the-week/Db0KXKNsJNR0rbyiBvOq8H/ |newspaper=Dayton Daily News}}</ref> In the Mountaineers’ 11th game of the season, against [[2017 Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]], Grier left the game in the second quarter with a broken finger on his throwing hand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hille |first=Bob |date=November 20, 2017 |title=Will Grier injury update: WVU QB's finger surgery successful, return for bowl will be 'tough' |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/will-grier-injury-finger-broken-west-virginia-surgery-bowl-game/1fek3yfa0kwwb1bfti8bw41bn9 |publisher=Sporting News}}</ref> Grier had surgery on the broken finger and missed the remainder of the season, finishing with 3,490 passing yards and 36 total touchdowns on the year. At the conclusion of the season, Grier was awarded as Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2017 |title=All-Big 12 Football Honors Announced |url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=211687744 |website=Big12sports.com}}</ref>
On April 6, 2016, Grier announced that he was transferring to [[West Virginia University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haney |first=Travis |date=April 6, 2016 |title=QB Will Grier transfers from Florida to West Virginia |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/15147295/will-grier-transfers-florida-gators-west-virginia-mountaineers |access-date=August 23, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He sat out the [[2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2016 season]] per NCAA transfer rules. Grier was the presumed starter for West Virginia heading into the [[2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2017 season]], but there were questions surrounding his eligibility, since half of his year-long suspension was served in conjunction with his transfer waiting period. On June 20, 2017, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgerson announced that the NCAA had granted Grier a waiver and he would be eligible to play in the season opener against [[2017 Virginia Tech Hokies football team|Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fornelli |first=Tom |date=June 20, 2017 |title=QB Will Grier ruled eligible to play in West Virginia's opener vs. Virginia Tech |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/qb-will-grier-ruled-eligible-to-play-in-west-virginias-2017-opener-vs-virginia-tech/ |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref> In his first game with the Mountaineers, Grier threw for 371 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 31–24 loss to Virginia Tech. Grier threw for 352 yards and five touchdowns in a come-from-behind victory over then-No. 24 [[2017 Texas Tech Red Raiders football team|Texas Tech]] on October 14, and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniel |first=Cody |date=October 16, 2017 |title=Will Grier honored as Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week, Newcomer of the Week |url=https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college/will-grier-honored-big-offensive-player-the-week-newcomer-the-week/Db0KXKNsJNR0rbyiBvOq8H/ |newspaper=Dayton Daily News |access-date=July 18, 2018 |archive-date=July 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719024601/https://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/college/will-grier-honored-big-offensive-player-the-week-newcomer-the-week/Db0KXKNsJNR0rbyiBvOq8H/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the Mountaineers’ 11th game of the season, against [[2017 Texas Longhorns football team|Texas]], Grier left the game in the second quarter with a broken finger on his throwing hand.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hille |first=Bob |date=November 20, 2017 |title=Will Grier injury update: WVU QB's finger surgery successful, return for bowl will be 'tough' |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/will-grier-injury-finger-broken-west-virginia-surgery-bowl-game/1fek3yfa0kwwb1bfti8bw41bn9 |publisher=Sporting News |access-date=July 18, 2018 |archive-date=July 19, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180719024729/http://www.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/news/will-grier-injury-finger-broken-west-virginia-surgery-bowl-game/1fek3yfa0kwwb1bfti8bw41bn9 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Grier had surgery on the broken finger and missed the remainder of the season, finishing with 3,490 passing yards and 36 total touchdowns on the year. At the conclusion of the season, Grier was awarded as Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 30, 2017 |title=All-Big 12 Football Honors Announced |url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=211687744 |website=Big12sports.com}}</ref>


On December 14, 2017, Grier announced he would be returning for his senior season rather than entering the [[2018 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2017 |title=Mountaineers QB Will Grier to return for senior season |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/college-football/story/_/id/21769978/will-grier-west-virginia-mountaineers-return-senior-season |access-date=May 23, 2018 |website=ESPN}}</ref> He was listed on preseason watch lists for several national awards, including the [[Maxwell Award]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2018 |title=2018 Maxwell Award Watch List |url=https://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/2018-maxwell-watch-list |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref> [[Walter Camp Award]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Al |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List" |url=https://waltercamp.org/walter-camp-football-foundation-announces-2018-player-of-the-year-preseason-watch-list |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref> and [[Davey O'Brien Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2018 |title=Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players |url=http://daveyobrienaward.org/2018/07/2018-davey-obrien-award-watch-list-includes-26-players/ |publisher=Davey O'Brien Foundation }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> Grier appeared in several preseason lists of potential Heisman Trophy candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=May 15, 2018 |title=18 for '18: Top Heisman Trophy candidates for 2018 |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000932928/article/18-for-18-top-heisman-trophy-candidates-for-2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Niesen |first=Joan |date=January 25, 2018 |title=Heisman Trophy 2018 odds: Bryce Love and other favorites |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/01/25/heisman-trophy-2018-favorites-odds-bryce-love |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> At the 2018 Big 12 Media Days, he was announced as the conference's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and a preseason first-team all-conference selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2018 |title=Big 12 Announces Media Preseason Football Team |url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=211734513 |website=Big12sports.com}}</ref>
On December 14, 2017, Grier announced he would be returning for his senior season rather than entering the [[2018 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2017 |title=Mountaineers QB Will Grier to return for senior season |url=http://www.espn.co.uk/college-football/story/_/id/21769978/will-grier-west-virginia-mountaineers-return-senior-season |access-date=May 23, 2018 |website=ESPN}}</ref> He was listed on preseason watch lists for several national awards, including the [[Maxwell Award]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 16, 2018 |title=2018 Maxwell Award Watch List |url=https://www.maxwellfootballclub.org/2018-maxwell-watch-list |access-date=July 17, 2018}}</ref> [[Walter Camp Award]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carbone |first=Al |date=July 27, 2018 |title=Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List" |url=https://waltercamp.org/walter-camp-football-foundation-announces-2018-player-of-the-year-preseason-watch-list |access-date=July 30, 2018}}</ref> and [[Davey O'Brien Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 17, 2018 |title=Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players |url=http://daveyobrienaward.org/2018/07/2018-davey-obrien-award-watch-list-includes-26-players/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180717184023/http://daveyobrienaward.org/2018/07/2018-davey-obrien-award-watch-list-includes-26-players/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 17, 2018 |publisher=Davey O'Brien Foundation }}</ref> Grier appeared in several preseason lists of potential Heisman Trophy candidates.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodbread |first=Chase |date=May 15, 2018 |title=18 for '18: Top Heisman Trophy candidates for 2018 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/18-for-18-top-heisman-trophy-candidates-for-2018-0ap3000000932928 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Niesen |first=Joan |date=January 25, 2018 |title=Heisman Trophy 2018 odds: Bryce Love and other favorites |url=https://www.si.com/college-football/2018/01/25/heisman-trophy-2018-favorites-odds-bryce-love |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> At the 2018 Big 12 Media Days, he was announced as the conference's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and a preseason first-team all-conference selection.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2018 |title=Big 12 Announces Media Preseason Football Team |url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=10410&ATCLID=211734513 |website=Big12sports.com}}</ref>


Grier finished the [[2018 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|2018 season]] with 3,864 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He was named [[2018 All-Big 12 Conference football team|second-team All-Big 12]] at the conclusion of the regular season. West Virginia finished with an 8–3 regular season record and was invited to the [[2018 Camping World Bowl|Camping World Bowl]]; Grier announced that he would not play in the bowl game, in order to prepare for the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=December 8, 2018 |title=Will Grier to focus on preparation for '19 NFL draft |work=[[ESPN]] |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25482960/west-virginia-mountaineers-qb-grier-skip-bowl-game-focus-draft-prep |access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> Grier would be named the winner of the 2018 [[Senior CLASS Award]] for FBS football as the outstanding senior student-athlete in that grouping of schools.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Will Grier Selected as the 2018 Senior CLASS Award® Winner for FBS Football |date=January 16, 2019 |publisher=Premier Sports Management |url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/will_grier_selected_as_the_2018_senior_class_award_winner_for_fbs_football/ |access-date=January 24, 2019}}</ref>
Grier finished the [[2018 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|2018 season]] with 3,864 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He was named [[2018 All-Big 12 Conference football team|second-team All-Big 12]] at the conclusion of the regular season. West Virginia finished with an 8–3 regular season record and was invited to the [[2018 Camping World Bowl|Camping World Bowl]]; Grier announced that he would not play in the bowl game, in order to prepare for the [[2019 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=December 8, 2018 |title=Will Grier to focus on preparation for '19 NFL draft |work=[[ESPN]] |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/25482960/west-virginia-mountaineers-qb-grier-skip-bowl-game-focus-draft-prep |access-date=December 8, 2018}}</ref> Grier would be named the winner of the 2018 [[Senior CLASS Award]] for FBS football as the outstanding senior student-athlete in that grouping of schools.<ref>{{Cite press release |title=Will Grier Selected as the 2018 Senior CLASS Award® Winner for FBS Football |date=January 16, 2019 |publisher=Premier Sports Management|url=http://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/will_grier_selected_as_the_2018_senior_class_award_winner_for_fbs_football/ |access-date=January 24, 2019}}</ref>


===College statistics===
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===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
Grier was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the third round (100th overall) in the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman, Jeremy |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Panthers draft quarterback Will Grier in third round |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001028496/article/panthers-draft-quarterback-will-grier-in-third-round |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
Grier was drafted by the [[Carolina Panthers]] in the third round (100th overall) in the [[2019 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman, Jeremy |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Panthers draft quarterback Will Grier in third round |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/panthers-draft-quarterback-will-grier-in-third-round-0ap3000001028496 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>


In 2019, he was the third-string quarterback behind [[Cam Newton]] and [[Kyle Allen]]. On December 16, it was announced that Grier would be making his first career start in week 16 against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2019 |title=Will Grier to start for Panthers against Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28314089/panthers-go-grier-qb-colts |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> During the game, Grier threw for 224 yards, three interceptions and rushed for 17 yards in the 38–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38–6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127906 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=www.espn.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 17 season finale against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Grier threw for four yards and a pick-six before exiting the game due to a foot injury in the second quarter. The Panthers lost the game 42–10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Saints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff bye |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127975 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=www.espn.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>
In 2019, he was the third-string quarterback behind [[Cam Newton]] and [[Kyle Allen (American football)|Kyle Allen]]. On December 16, it was announced that Grier would be making his first career start in week 16 against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 16, 2019 |title=Will Grier to start for Panthers against Colts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28314089/panthers-go-grier-qb-colts |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> During the game, Grier threw for 224 yards, three interceptions and rushed for 17 yards in the 38–6 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 22, 2019 |title=Hines' long returns help send Colts past Carolina 38–6 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127906 |access-date=December 22, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 17 season finale against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Grier threw for four yards and a pick-six before exiting the game due to a foot injury in the second quarter. The Panthers lost the game 42–10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 29, 2019 |title=Saints take care of Panthers, still hope for playoff bye |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=401127975 |access-date=December 29, 2019 |website=[[ESPN]] |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>


In 2020, new head coach [[Matt Rhule]] signed [[free agent]] [[Teddy Bridgewater]] to be the starter at quarterback. Grier was named the third-string quarterback after being passed on the depth chart by [[P. J. Walker]]. He did not play in any games and was declared inactive for 9 of the final 11 contests.
In 2020, new head coach [[Matt Rhule]] signed [[free agent]] [[Teddy Bridgewater]] to be the starter at quarterback. Grier was named the third-string quarterback after being passed on the depth chart by [[P. J. Walker]]. He did not play in any games and was declared inactive for 9 of the final 11 contests.
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On August 30, 2022, Grier was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-28-moves-to-reach-roster-limit|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rush-grier-maher-among-practice-squad-signees|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> He was elevated to the roster in three games, before being promoted to the active roster on October 5, to provide depth while Prescott recovered from a right thumb injury he suffered in the season opener.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys will sign Will Grier to active roster|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/10/04/cowboys-will-sign-will-grier-to-active-roster/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> He served as the backup to Rush for five games, but did not see any game action and was declared inactive for the final 11 weeks.
On August 30, 2022, Grier was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/cowboys-make-28-moves-to-reach-roster-limit|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees|url=https://www.dallascowboys.com/news/rush-grier-maher-among-practice-squad-signees|author=Eatman, Nick|website=DallasCowboys.com|date=August 31, 2022}}</ref> He was elevated to the roster in three games, before being promoted to the active roster on October 5, to provide depth while Prescott recovered from a right thumb injury he suffered in the season opener.<ref>{{cite web|title=Cowboys will sign Will Grier to active roster|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/10/04/cowboys-will-sign-will-grier-to-active-roster/|author=Alper, Josh|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=October 4, 2022}}</ref> He served as the backup to Rush for five games, but did not see any game action and was declared inactive for the final 11 weeks.


On August 26, 2023, the Cowboys acquired [[Trey Lance]] to be the team's third-string quarterback. Grier was notified the same day that he would be part of the last cuts, but that he would be given the chance to play the complete preseason game against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], where he posted 305 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dak reflects on Lance trade, says it's 'tough' to see Grier go|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38268546/dak-reflects-lance-trade-says-tough-see-grier-go|website=ESPN.com|date=August 27, 2023}}</ref> On August 29, Grier was waived.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will Grier: Parts ways with Dallas|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/will-grier-parts-ways-with-dallas/amp/|website=CBSSports.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref>
On August 26, 2023, the Cowboys acquired [[Trey Lance]] to be the team's third-string quarterback. Grier was notified the same day that he would be part of the last cuts, but that he would be given the chance to play the complete preseason game against the [[Las Vegas Raiders]], where he posted 305 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.<ref name="b870">{{cite web | last=Archer | first=Todd | title=Dak: Grier exit after Lance trade 'tough situation' | website=ESPN.com | date=2023-08-27 | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38268546/dak-reflects-lance-trade-says-tough-see-grier-go | access-date=2024-07-21}}</ref> On August 29, Grier was waived.<ref>{{cite web|title=Will Grier: Parts ways with Dallas|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/will-grier-parts-ways-with-dallas/amp/|website=CBSSports.com|date=August 29, 2023}}</ref>


===Cincinnati Bengals===
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===Los Angeles Chargers===
===Los Angeles Chargers===
On December 18, 2023, Grier was signed by the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] off the Patriots practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Katson |first1=Alex |title=Chargers sign QB Will Grier |url=https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/18/chargers-roster-moves-will-grier-signed/ |website=Chargers Wire |access-date=December 19, 2023}}</ref>
On December 18, 2023, Grier was signed by the [[Los Angeles Chargers]] off the Patriots practice squad.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Katson |first1=Alex |title=Chargers sign QB Will Grier |url=https://chargerswire.usatoday.com/2023/12/18/chargers-roster-moves-will-grier-signed/ |website=Chargers Wire |access-date=December 19, 2023}}</ref> He was acquired to be the backup behind [[Easton Stick]], who took over the quarterback starting job after [[Justin Herbert]] was placed on injured reserve with a broken finger.


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On March 23, 2024, Grier signed a one-year contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boyle |first1=Owen |title=Eagles agree to terms with Will Grier on a 1-year contract |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-will-grier-agree-to-terms |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |access-date=March 24, 2024}}</ref>
On March 23, 2024, Grier signed a one-year contract with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Boyle |first1=Owen |title=Eagles agree to terms with Will Grier on a 1-year contract |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-will-grier-agree-to-terms |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |access-date=March 24, 2024}}</ref> He reunited with offensive coordinator [[Kellen Moore]], who had the same position when Grier played for the Cowboys. He was released on August 26 and signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mcpherson |first1=Chris |title=Eagles release 4 players ahead of final roster cutdown |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-release-will-grier-parry-nickerson-julian-okwara-max-scharping |website=philadelphiaeagles.com |access-date=27 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-28 |title=2024 NFL practice squad tracker: Full list of team-by-team moves, signings for all 32 clubs after cut deadline |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-practice-squad-tracker-full-list-of-team-by-team-moves-signings-for-all-32-clubs-after-cut-deadline/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref>


===NFL career statistics===
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Grier is from [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] and is the oldest child of Chad Grier and Elizabeth Grier-Floyd. His father is a football coach and was a former quarterback for the [[East Carolina Pirates football|East Carolina Pirates]].<ref name="Toeknee44">{{Cite web |title=Gatorzone.com:Will Grier |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/mobile/rosters/football/2015-412 |access-date=October 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chad Grier |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chad-grier-1.html |access-date=September 5, 2018}}</ref> He has two brothers, [[Nash Grier|Nash]] and [[Hayes Grier|Hayes]], a half-sister, Skylynn Elizabeth Floyd and a half-brother, John Henry "Hank" Grier.<ref>{{Cite tweet |url=https://twitter.com/chadgrier_/status/1111695043159617536 |number=1111695043159617536 |user=ChadGrier_|title=Welcome Home Hank! |access-date=March 16, 2023
Grier is from [[Charlotte, North Carolina]] and is the oldest child of Chad Grier and Elizabeth Grier-Floyd. His father is a football coach and was a former quarterback for the [[East Carolina Pirates football|East Carolina Pirates]].<ref name="Toeknee44">{{Cite web |title=Gatorzone.com:Will Grier |url=http://www.gatorzone.com/mobile/rosters/football/2015-412 |access-date=October 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Chad Grier |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/chad-grier-1.html |access-date=September 5, 2018}}</ref> He has two brothers, [[Nash Grier|Nash]] and [[Hayes Grier|Hayes]], a half-sister, Skylynn Elizabeth Floyd and a half-brother, John Henry "Hank" Grier.<ref>{{Cite tweet |url=https://twitter.com/chadgrier_/status/1111695043159617536 |number=1111695043159617536 |user=ChadGrier_|title=Welcome Home Hank! |access-date=March 16, 2023}}</ref> Nash, Hayes and Skylynn were popular users of [[Vine (service)|Vine]], the defunct video sharing service.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anglis |first=Jaclyn |date=September 8, 2015 |title=Who Are Hayes Grier's Siblings? This Family Definitely Represents #SiblingGoals |url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/108713-who-are-hayes-griers-siblings-this-family-definitely-represents-siblinggoals |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Bustle}}</ref> Grier is married to Jeanne Marie Grier (née O'Neil) and they have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raby |first=John |date=September 13, 2017 |title=WVU QB Grier the 3rd most popular brother in his family &#124; College Sports |url=https://observer-reporter.com/sports/college_sports/wvu-qb-grier-the-rd-most-popular-brother-in-his/article_4632226d-747d-5d0b-b696-133c8abff101.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |publisher=observer-reporter.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/2018/10/30/will-grier-family-daughter-west-virginia-mountaineers|title=Centered by Fatherhood, Will Grier Is Enjoying the Final Year of His Winding College Career|work=Sports Illustrated|first=Andy|last=Staples|date=October 30, 2018|access-date=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
}}</ref> Nash, Hayes and Skylynn were popular users of [[Vine (service)|Vine]], the defunct video sharing service.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anglis |first=Jaclyn |date=September 8, 2015 |title=Who Are Hayes Grier's Siblings? This Family Definitely Represents #SiblingGoals |url=http://www.bustle.com/articles/108713-who-are-hayes-griers-siblings-this-family-definitely-represents-siblinggoals |access-date=September 14, 2015 |website=Bustle}}</ref> Grier is married to Jeanne Marie Grier and they have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raby |first=John |date=September 13, 2017 |title=WVU QB Grier the 3rd most popular brother in his family &#124; College Sports |url=https://observer-reporter.com/sports/college_sports/wvu-qb-grier-the-rd-most-popular-brother-in-his/article_4632226d-747d-5d0b-b696-133c8abff101.html |access-date=October 31, 2018 |publisher=observer-reporter.com}}</ref>


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Will Grier
refer to caption
Grier in 2018
Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1995-04-03) April 3, 1995 (age 29)
Davidson, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Davidson Day School
(Davidson, North Carolina)
College:Florida (2014–2015)
West Virginia (2016–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 3 / pick: 100
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
TD–INT:0–4
Passing yards:228
Completion percentage:53.8
Passer rating:33.2
Rushing yards:22
Player stats at PFR

William Grier (born April 3, 1995) is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Florida Gators and West Virginia Mountaineers and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round in the 2019 NFL draft.

Early life

Grier attended SouthLake Christian Academy in Huntersville, North Carolina, then transferred to Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina. As a junior, he threw for a national record 837 yards in a game, breaking the old record of 764.[1][2][3] As a senior, he had 4,989 passing yards with a nation-leading and North Carolina record 77 touchdowns.[4] He also rushed for 1,251 yards with 13 touchdowns.[5] He was named the Parade All-American Player of the Year and Mr. Football USA.[6][7] For his career, Grier had 14,565 passing yards, a state record 195 touchdown passes, 2,955 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns.

Grier was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the second best dual-threat quarterback in his class and 46th player overall.[8] Grier was offered scholarships to play football at Auburn, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Wake Forest. He committed to play quarterback at the University of Florida.[9][10]

College career

Florida

Grier competed with Treon Harris to be Jeff Driskel's backup as a freshman in 2014, ultimately redshirting the season.[11] As a redshirt freshman in 2015, he competed with Harris to be the starting quarterback. Although Harris started the first game of the season against New Mexico State, Grier received playing time, attempting 18 passes and completing 16 for 166 yards with two touchdowns. He rushed for 43 yards with a touchdown. Grier started the second game, against East Carolina, throwing for 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception.[12][13][14] On October 3, against the Ole Miss Rebels, he had the best game of his young career, going 24-of-29 for 271 yards and four passing touchdowns. He threw his four touchdowns in the first half; he was the first Gator quarterback since Chris Leak in 2005 to accomplish the feat. The game ended up being a 38–10 win for the Gators.

Grier received a one-year suspension, effective October 12, 2015, after it was revealed that he had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He said the positive test stems from the over-the-counter supplement Ligandrol, and that he was not aware it was banned, while also admitting he never followed protocol to clear the supplement with team trainers.[15] His appeal was rejected by the NCAA, and he would not be eligible to return until the sixth game of the regular season in 2016.[16][17][18] On December 19, 2015, Florida announced that Grier planned to transfer to another school.[19]

West Virginia

On April 6, 2016, Grier announced that he was transferring to West Virginia University.[20] He sat out the 2016 season per NCAA transfer rules. Grier was the presumed starter for West Virginia heading into the 2017 season, but there were questions surrounding his eligibility, since half of his year-long suspension was served in conjunction with his transfer waiting period. On June 20, 2017, West Virginia head coach Dana Holgerson announced that the NCAA had granted Grier a waiver and he would be eligible to play in the season opener against Virginia Tech.[21] In his first game with the Mountaineers, Grier threw for 371 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 31–24 loss to Virginia Tech. Grier threw for 352 yards and five touchdowns in a come-from-behind victory over then-No. 24 Texas Tech on October 14, and was named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week.[22] In the Mountaineers’ 11th game of the season, against Texas, Grier left the game in the second quarter with a broken finger on his throwing hand.[23] Grier had surgery on the broken finger and missed the remainder of the season, finishing with 3,490 passing yards and 36 total touchdowns on the year. At the conclusion of the season, Grier was awarded as Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year.[24]

On December 14, 2017, Grier announced he would be returning for his senior season rather than entering the 2018 NFL draft.[25] He was listed on preseason watch lists for several national awards, including the Maxwell Award,[26] Walter Camp Award,[27] and Davey O'Brien Award.[28] Grier appeared in several preseason lists of potential Heisman Trophy candidates.[29][30] At the 2018 Big 12 Media Days, he was announced as the conference's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and a preseason first-team all-conference selection.[31]

Grier finished the 2018 season with 3,864 passing yards, 37 touchdowns, and eight interceptions. He was named second-team All-Big 12 at the conclusion of the regular season. West Virginia finished with an 8–3 regular season record and was invited to the Camping World Bowl; Grier announced that he would not play in the bowl game, in order to prepare for the 2019 NFL draft.[32] Grier would be named the winner of the 2018 Senior CLASS Award for FBS football as the outstanding senior student-athlete in that grouping of schools.[33]

College statistics

Season Team GP Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2015 Florida 6 105 160 65.5 1,202 10 3 145.6 36 116 3.2 2
2017 West Virginia 11 250 388 64.4 3,490 34 12 162.7 63 122 1.9 2
2018 West Virginia 11 266 397 67.0 3,864 37 8 175.5 48 90 2.9 3
Career[34] 28 621 945 65.7 8,556 81 23 165.2 147 328 2.2 7

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 2+1⁄2 in
(1.89 m) 		217 lb
(98 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.84 s 1.68 s 2.81 s 4.28 s 7.09 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 30
All values from NFL Combine[35][36]

Carolina Panthers

Grier was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the third round (100th overall) in the 2019 NFL draft.[37]

In 2019, he was the third-string quarterback behind Cam Newton and Kyle Allen. On December 16, it was announced that Grier would be making his first career start in week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.[38] During the game, Grier threw for 224 yards, three interceptions and rushed for 17 yards in the 38–6 loss.[39] In Week 17 season finale against the New Orleans Saints, Grier threw for four yards and a pick-six before exiting the game due to a foot injury in the second quarter. The Panthers lost the game 42–10.[40]

In 2020, new head coach Matt Rhule signed free agent Teddy Bridgewater to be the starter at quarterback. Grier was named the third-string quarterback after being passed on the depth chart by P. J. Walker. He did not play in any games and was declared inactive for 9 of the final 11 contests.

In 2021, the team traded for Sam Darnold to be the starter at quarterback. On August 31, Grier was released after the Panthers decided to keep only two quarterbacks on the roster.[41]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 1, 2021, Grier was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys, to replace Ben DiNucci as the third-string quarterback behind Dak Prescott and Cooper Rush.[42] He was declared inactive for 16 contests. He was activated for the season finale but did not play.

On August 30, 2022, Grier was waived by the Cowboys and signed to the practice squad the next day.[43][44] He was elevated to the roster in three games, before being promoted to the active roster on October 5, to provide depth while Prescott recovered from a right thumb injury he suffered in the season opener.[45] He served as the backup to Rush for five games, but did not see any game action and was declared inactive for the final 11 weeks.

On August 26, 2023, the Cowboys acquired Trey Lance to be the team's third-string quarterback. Grier was notified the same day that he would be part of the last cuts, but that he would be given the chance to play the complete preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he posted 305 passing yards, 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.[46] On August 29, Grier was waived.[47]

Cincinnati Bengals

On August 30, 2023, Grier signed with the practice squad of the Cincinnati Bengals.[48]

New England Patriots

On September 22, 2023, Grier was signed by the New England Patriots off the Bengals practice squad.[49] He was waived on November 25, 2023, and re-signed three days later to the practice squad.[50][51]

Los Angeles Chargers

On December 18, 2023, Grier was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers off the Patriots practice squad.[52] He was acquired to be the backup behind Easton Stick, who took over the quarterback starting job after Justin Herbert was placed on injured reserve with a broken finger.

Philadelphia Eagles

On March 23, 2024, Grier signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[53] He reunited with offensive coordinator Kellen Moore, who had the same position when Grier played for the Cowboys. He was released on August 26 and signed to the practice squad two days later.[54][55]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Passing Rushing Sacks Fumbles
GP GS Record Cmp Att Pct Yds Avg TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD Sck SckY Fum Lost
2019 CAR 2 2 0–2 28 52 53.8 228 4.4 0 4 33.2 7 22 3.1 0 6 44 1 1
2020 CAR 0 0 — DNP
2021 DAL 0 0 — DNP
2022 DAL 0 0 — DNP
Total 2 2 0–2 28 52 53.8 228 4.4 0 4 33.2 7 22 3.1 0 6 44 1 1

Personal life

Grier is from Charlotte, North Carolina and is the oldest child of Chad Grier and Elizabeth Grier-Floyd. His father is a football coach and was a former quarterback for the East Carolina Pirates.[56][57] He has two brothers, Nash and Hayes, a half-sister, Skylynn Elizabeth Floyd and a half-brother, John Henry "Hank" Grier.[58] Nash, Hayes and Skylynn were popular users of Vine, the defunct video sharing service.[59] Grier is married to Jeanne Marie Grier (née O'Neil) and they have two daughters.[60][61]

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