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Grant Haley (American football)

Grant Haley (born January 6, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback. He played college football at Penn State. Haley is best known for returning the blocked field goal against the then undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes for a game-winning touchdown in 2016.

Grant Haley
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Haley with the New York Giants in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1996-01-06) January 6, 1996 (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:The Lovett School
(Atlanta, Georgia)
College:Penn State
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2018
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:94
Sacks:1.0
Pass deflections:6
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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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 Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄4 in
(1.76 m) 		190 lb
(86 kg) 		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.44 s 1.55 s 2.59 s 3.94 s 6.51 s 34 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 15 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

New York Giants

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Following the 2018 NFL draft, Haley was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent. He saw snaps at cornerback and safety in his time with the Giants.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] On October 16, 2018, he was signed to the active roster. Haley ended the 2018 season ranked as the 4th best rookie cornerback ranked by Pro Football Focus.[6]

On September 5, 2020, Haley was waived by the Giants.[7]

New Orleans Saints

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On September 19, 2020, Haley was signed to the New Orleans Saints' practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on December 5, 2020,[9] but his contract was disapproved by the NFL on December 9, and he reverted to the practice squad.[10] He was elevated to the active roster on January 2, 2021, for the team's week 17 game against the Carolina Panthers, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[11] During the game, Haley recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Teddy Bridgewater in the 33–7 win.[12] On January 18, 2021, Haley signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints.[13]

On August 31, 2021, Haley was waived by the Saints.[14]

Los Angeles Rams

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On October 20, 2021, Haley was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad.[15] He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022. Haley won the Super Bowl when the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals.[16]

On August 30, 2022, Haley was waived by the Rams and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] He was promoted to the active roster on September 24, 2022.[19] He was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2022.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Grant Haley Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
  2. ^ "2018 Draft Scout Grant Haley, Penn State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
  3. ^ "Giants sign undrafted free agents, three draft picks". Giants.com. May 11, 2018.
  4. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2018). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  5. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2018). "Giants waive QB Davis Webb, announce practice squad among roster moves". Giants.com.
  6. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 16, 2018). "Giants sign WR Bennie Fowler, waive CB Donte Deayon among roster moves". Giants.com.
  7. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2020). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  8. ^ "Saints practice squad adds two free agents after tryouts". Saints Wire. USA Today. September 19, 2020.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. December 5, 2020.
  10. ^ Just, Amie (December 9, 2020). "Terron Armstead reinstated from COVID-19 list, Justin Hardee designated for return; see Saints' moves". NOLA.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  11. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 2, 2021. Archived from the original on March 3, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers - January 3rd, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  13. ^ Bouda, Nate (January 18, 2021). "Saints Sign 13 Players To Futures Deals, Release WR Jake Kumerow From PS". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  14. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Soares, Venie Randy (October 20, 2021). "Rams sign Grant Haley and Jared Pinkney to practice squad". Turf Show Times. SB Nation. Retrieved March 25, 2023.
  16. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
  17. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 30, 2022). "Analysis: Rams' initial 53-man roster for 2022". TheRams.com.
  18. ^ Jackson, Stu (August 31, 2022). "Rams sign 16 players, plus International Pathway Program player Max Pircher to practice squad". TheRams.com.
  19. ^ Grindley, Wyatt (September 24, 2022). "Rams Announce Four Roster Moves". nfltraderumors.co.
  20. ^ @RamsNFL (October 18, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Reserve/Injured DB Grant Haley, T Joe Noteboom • Terminated all contracts DE Takk McKinley • Free Agent Signing T Ty Nsekhe" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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