Marion Grice
| No. -- Free agent | |||
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| Position: | Running back | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth: | April 10, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Houston, Texas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 213 lb (97 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Houston (TX) Nimitz | ||
| College: | Arizona State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2014 / Round: 6 / Pick: 201 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
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Marion Grice (born April 10, 1991) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.
Early years
Grice attended Nimitz High School (Harris County, Texas) in Houston, Texas where he played running back alongside fellow NFL player Josh Huff who was the team's quarterback. He graduated in 2010.
College career
Grice attended Blinn Community College for two years. He totaled 2,221 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns over two junior college seasons at Blinn, and was named as a Second-Team NJCAA All-American as a sophomore in 2011 after carrying 174 times for 1,052 yards with 16 rushing touchdowns. Rated as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was listed as the No. 5 overall junior college prospect in the country.[1]
He committed to Arizona State on February 1, 2012.[2]
Grice compiled a total of 39 total touchdowns, which is good for 5th in school history despite playing in only 24 games while at Arizona State University. In 2012, while working his way as the starter, he led the team in rushing yards with 679 yards on 103 rushes (6.6 avg) and had 11 touchdowns. He also added 41 receptions for 425 yards and eight touchdowns. He finished his season recording 159 yards on 14 rushes and two touchdowns, being named MVP of the 2012 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl.[3] In 2013, he rushed for 996 yards on 191 rushes (5.2 avg) and 14 touchdowns, and also caught 50 passes for 438 yards and six touchdowns. All while missing the last 3 games of the season.Grice finished 3rd in the country in all purpose yds/game (176.45) and 5th in the country in scoring per game (10.9). He earned second-team All-Pac-12 honors.[4]
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Grice was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 201st overall pick in the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft.[5] He was released on September 1, 2014 but was signed to their practice squad on September 2, 2014.
Arizona Cardinals
On September 22, 2014, the Arizona Cardinals signed Grice off the Chargers' practice squad.[6] Marion played in his first regular season NFL game October 26, 2014 against the Philadelphia Eagles. He recorded his first touchdown, a 1-yard rush in the fourth quarter of the Cardinals win over the Dallas Cowboys on November 2.[7] He scored a touchdown run in the Cardinals' game in the playoffs on January 3, 2015, against the Carolina Panthers. On September 5, 2015, he was waived/injured by the Cardinals.[8] On the following day, he cleared waivers and was reverted to the Cardinals' injured reserve list. On September 8, 2015, Grice was released by the Cardinals with an injury settlement.
Detroit Lions
On October 20, 2015, the Detroit Lions signed Grice to their practice squad.[9] On November 10, 2015, the Detroit Lions released Grice from the practice squad.[10]
Arizona Cardinals (second stint)
On December 24, 2015, the Arizona Cardinals signed Grice to their practice squad.[11] On January 26, 2016, Grice signed a futures contract with the Arizona Cardinals.[12]
References
- ↑ Marion Grice - Yahoo Sports
- ↑ Junior college running back commits to ASU football
- ↑ Grice overcomes tragedy to deliver for ASU in bowl game
- ↑ ASU Football: 13 Sun Devils named All-Pac-12 Conference selections
- ↑ RB Marion Grice to the San Diego Chargers with No. 201 pick
- ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/nfl/cardinals/2014/09/22/arizona-cardinals-sign-former-asu-running-back-marion-grice/16075389/
- ↑ November 2nd 2014
- ↑ Urban, Darren (September 5, 2015). "Cardinals Make Final Roster Cuts". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Lions to add RB Marion Grice to practice squad". Detroit News. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "TWENTYMAN: Lions add tackle to practice squad". www.detroitlions.com. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "NFL roster moves: Arizona Cardinals bring back Marion Grice to the practice squad". Revenge of the Birds. Retrieved 2016-01-28.
- ↑ "Cardinals sign 11 players to future contracts". Arizona Sports. Retrieved 2016-01-28.