Marrio Grier
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| Positions | Running back, Linebacker | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | December 5, 1971 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Died | March 15, 2022 (aged 50) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 229 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school | Independence (Charlotte, North Carolina) | ||||||||||||||
| College | Clemson (1992–1993), Chattanooga (1994–1995) | ||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1996 (6th round, 195th overall pick) | ||||||||||||||
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- ↑ "Marrio Grier Stats, News and Video - RB". NFL.com.
- ↑ "ArenaFan Online : Marrio Grier". Archived from the original on July 5, 2008. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Marrio Grier Obituary (2022) - Charlotte, NC - Wayne Russell Funeral Service". Legacy.com.
- ↑ "NFL Draft History: Full Draft". www.nfl.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2008.
- ↑ "NewspaperArchive | Search Old Newspaper Articles Online - Restoration in Progress". newspaperarchive.com. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
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