2018 Football Roster
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Vernon Grier
- Class:
- Redshirt Junior
- Hometown:
- Charlotte, N.C.
- High School:
- Mallard Creek
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 185
AS A RS - SOPHOMORE (2017):
• Saw action on special teams in three games.
AS A RS-FRESHMAN (2016):
• Saw action in three games: William & Mary, Old Dominion and Vanderbilt.
• Spent the first half of spring practice at CB, then moved back to WR.
AS A FRESHMAN (2015):
• Redshirted the season at wide receiver.
IN HIGH SCHOOL:
• Played wide receiver at Mallard Creek High School for coach Michael Palmieri.
• Helped lead team to the NC 4AA state championship as a senior, with a 15-1 record.
• Team finished season ranked No. 1 in North Carolina and No. 69 nationally regardless of classification.
• Mallard Creek was also state champions his junior season
• Also runs track and help 4x100 relay team win the national championship and a state title as a junior.
• Senior Stats: 64 receptions for 1,158 yards and 16 touchdowns.
• Junior Stats: 560 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns.
• Honors: Named Western offensive MVP in the championship game, totaling four catches for 85 yards. Raleigh All-Observer team (2014) and the NC Preps all-state team.
• Rankings: No. 106 WR nationally by ESPN.com.
• Personal: From the same high school as teammates Grant Gibson and Will Eason.
• Major: Sport management