Will Grier

Will Grier's Biography

Born on April 3, 1995, William Grier is a well-known face in American professional football. As of right now, he is playing as a quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles, one of the well-known teams of the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the professional league, he was part of the college football teams Florida Gators and West Virginia Mountaineers. In the 2019 NFL Draft, he was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the third round, marking the start of his professional football career.

Born and raised in North Carolina, Grier’s football career started early in SouthLake Christian Academy in Huntersville. Afterwards, he transferred to Davidson Day school, where he further pursued his passion. Even then, his talent was evident as he broke the national record as a junior by throwing 837 yards in a single game, breaking the previous record of 764.

In his final year, he had a commendable 4,989 passing yards and set a nation-leading record with 77 touchdowns, a North Carolina state record. Apart from that, he also rushed for 1,251 yards and achieved 13 touchdowns. His high school football career was adorned with acknowledgements like Parade All-American Player of the Year and Mr. Football USA.

Rivals.com, a sports rating platform, rated Grier as a four-star recruit and found him to be a brilliant dual-threat quarterback. William received football scholarship offers from illustrious universities such as Auburn, Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Wake Forest. However, he eventually chose to attend the University of Florida where he continued his football career.

In his freshman year in 2014, he showed some promise while competing for the position of Jeff Driskel’s backup but ended up redshirting the season. The following year, he had a brilliant game against the Ole Miss Rebels where he made 271 yards and four passing touchdowns, leading the Gators to a 38-10 win.

Despite his excellent performance, Grier received a one-year suspension in October 2015 for testing positive for the banned drug, Ligandrol, a performance-enhancing substance. Although he claimed ignorance, the NCAA rejected his appeal and he wasn’t eligible to return until late into the 2016 season. In December 2015, he announced his transfer to West Virginia University.

Grier sat out the 2016 season due to NCAA transfer rules but returned as the starting quarterback for West Virginia in the 2017 season. His first game with the Mountaineers garnered him 360 passing yards and 3 touchdowns, despite the loss to Virginia Tech. He continued to shine throughout the season, with surgery on a broken finger only pausing his stride.

In his senior season, Grier was awarded the Big 12 Offensive Newcomer of the Year. He also made a name for himself in the 2018 Big 12 Media Days where he was announced as the conference’s Preseason Offensive Player of the year and a first-team all-conference selection.

His professional career began with the Carolina Panthers in the 2019 NFL draft, initially as the third-string quarterback. Despite a few shaky starts and injuries, he persisted and got his first career start against the Indianapolis Colts. Over the next few years, he played for multiple NFL teams including the Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, and the New England Patriots.

Eventually, Grier found a place with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 reinstating his professional football career. His journey bears testimony to his indomitable spirit, perseverance, and raw talent that he possesses. Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, William Grier is the son of football coach, Chad Grier, and Elizabeth Grier-Floyd. Apart from his incredible talent for football, he’s also known for his two brothers, Nash and Hayes, who were popular Vine users, and his marriage to Jeanne Marie Grier. Together, they have two daughters. Undoubtedly, William Grier’s football career is a testament to his exceptional talent as a quarterback and his dedication to the sport.