Marrio Grier

American football player (1971–2022)

American football player
Marrio Grier
No. 35
Position:Running back,
Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1971-12-05)December 5, 1971
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Died:March 15, 2022(2022-03-15) (aged 50)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Independence
(Charlotte, North Carolina)
College:Clemson (1992–1993),
Chattanooga (1994–1995)
NFL draft:1996 / Round: 6 / Pick: 195
Career history
  • New England Patriots (1996–1997)
  • Carolina Cobras (2000–2002)
  • Colorado Crush (2003)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:60
Rushing yards:180
Rushing average:3.0
Rushing touchdowns:2
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:8
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Marrio Darnell Grier (December 5, 1971 – March 15, 2022) was an American professional football running back in the National Football League (NFL) who played two seasons for the New England Patriots.[1] He played college football for the Clemson University before transferring to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He also played as a running back and linebacker in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Carolina Cobras and Colorado Crush.[2] Grier died on March 15, 2022, at the age of 50.[3]

NFL career

Grier was drafted 195th in the 6th round of the NFL Draft.[4] He was waived at the end of the 1997–1998 preseason.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Marrio Grier Stats, News and Video - RB". NFL.com.
  2. ^ http://www.arenafan.com/players/Marrio_Grier-2280/
  3. ^ Marrio Grier obituary
  4. ^ "NFL Draft History: Full Draft". www.nfl.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-19.
  5. ^ https://newspaperarchive.com/nashua-telegraph-aug-31-1998-p-19/>
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