10 Samajie Grant
Posted: Wed Aug 24, 2016 6:08 am
Grant is a 5'9", 180, Senior receiver from Compton, CA. His 29 starts over the past 3 years leads the team as well as Grant's 123 career receptions. Grant's 1392 receiving yards is second behind Phillips. Last year, was actually Grant's lowest production year with 31 catches for 301 yards and 2 TDs. He has had at least 1 rushing attempt every year with limited success. In 7 attempts he has gained 30 yards and most of the yardage comes from 1 run last year for 21 yards. He was part of the kickoff return team as a Freshman, but was only used once for a return last year.
Grant is part of a trio of senior receivers providing leadership on the offense. He will start as one of the slot receivers and will work hard to get the most yardage out of every catch.
Here are a couple of Grant's catches against Utah last year.
10 is the number of Wildcats drafted in the first round. They are -
1939 (10th) Walter Ring Nielsen, running back, New York Giants
1968 (26th) Bill Lueck, guard, Green Bay Packers
1976 (16th) Mike Dawson, defensive tackle, St. Louis Cardinals
1984 (7th) Ricky Hunley, linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals
1990 (8th) Chris Singleton, linebacker, New England Patriots
1990 (11th) Anthony Smith, defensive tackle, Oakland Raiders
1991 (27th) John Fina, offensive tackle, Buff alo Bills
1999 (10th) Chris McAlister, cornerback, Baltimore Ravens
2000 (31st) Trung Canidate, tailback, St. Louis Rams
2008 (27th) Antoine Cason, cornerback, San Diego Chargers
No. 10
Most Receptions, Career: 259, Mike Thomas, 2005-08 (3,231 yards)