Name: Jairus Grissom
School: Saginaw Valley State University
Position: QB/WR
Height: 6-2
Weight: 215
Q: What goals did you set and/or accomplish in your final collegiate season?
Due to injuries, I did not reach any of my goals my final year. But I believe that everything happens for a reason and me going missing majority of my senior year just increased my hunger for the sport.
Q: What would your coaches and teammates say about the type of player you are?
My coaches and teammates will say i work tremendously hard in the game of football, and a unique athlete that can play multiple positions. They will say I have great character, and even a better teammate.
Q: When you are studying film, what are the things you focus on to improve your game?
Footwork, and decision making. I try to have good feet every play to put my self in the best position possible. Decision making is critical so I always watch plays that I could have did better.
Q: What separates you from the other pro prospects at your position?
The adversity and the passion I have for this game is what separates me from everyone else. The game of football is a sport that I truly feel I been gifted to play. Even though I been through some adversity playing this sport, I believe in my abilities, and I believe that I could do something special in this sport and be one of the best to ever play this game. Through the trials and tribulations, I never gave up, I will keep working, developing , believing and praying for a opportunity to come.
Q: What is your offseason plan to train and prepare for professional opportunities?
Right now I am training at my school and attending All star game events that I have been invited to such as The Dream Bowl, and National Scouting Combine.
Q: What kind of strengths and abilities will you bring to a team that will stand out both on and off the field?
A team will get someone that’s very passionate, hardworking, and very competitive. Throughout my college career I have been competing, and a team is going to get a great competitor that is very confident, and someone that is never satisfied and always looking for ways to increase his game.
Q: What is your final pitch to the NFL and any other pro leagues?
Which ever team that receives me will not regret it and see that this sport is a gift that I have. They are getting someone that is resilient, and been through a lot of adversity but it shaped him into the person he’s become. Also someone that takes the game very seriously and willing to be the best that he can become. A player that has great character, and even a better player off the field.