Jermaine Grace
Jermaine Grace is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Miami.
Early life
Grace attended Miramar High School in Miramar, Florida. He was rated four-stars by ESPNU, 247Sports and Rivals, and was ranked as the 11th best linebacker nationally by ESPN.College career
Grace committed to Miami over Tennessee and Louisville. Most of Grace’s contributions during his freshman year came from playing on special teams. In 2015, he led the team with 79 tackles and 6 tackles for loss. Grace along with teammate Al-Quadin Muhammad became entangled in a luxury rental car scandal that resulted in them being dismissed from the school, since it was a violation of NCAA rules.Professional career
Atlanta Falcons (first stint)
Grace signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2017. He made the Falcons' final roster, playing in five games before being waived on November 14, 2017.Indianapolis Colts
On November 15, 2017, Grace was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived by the Colts on May 1, 2018.Cleveland Browns (first stint)
After being waived by the Colts, Grace was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on May 2, 2018. He was waived on September 2, 2018.Seattle Seahawks (first stint)
On September 3, 2018, Grace was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived/injured on September 14, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 15. 2018.Atlanta Falcons (second stint)
On October 18, 2018, Grace was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on December 31, 2018.On November 29, 2019, Grace was waived by the Falcons.