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{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
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| name = Cyrus Gray
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| image_size = 225px | name = Cyrus Gray
| caption = Gray with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014 | image = Cyrus Gray.JPG
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| current_team = Free agent
| caption = Gray with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014
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'''Cyrus Danall Gray''' (born November 18, 1989) is an ] ] who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the ] and played ] at ]. Gray was drafted by the Chiefs in the sixth round of the ].<ref></ref>


'''Cyrus Danall Gray''' (born November 18, 1989) is an American former professional ] ]. He played ] at ]. Gray was selected by the ] in the sixth round of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82798&draftyear=2012&genpos=RB |title=NFL Draft Scout |access-date=2011-05-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120517065453/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=82798&draftyear=2012&genpos=RB |archive-date=2012-05-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He also had brief stints during the 2016 off-season with the ] and ].
==High school career==
⚫ Gray first attended Duncanville High School before ], where he played football and ran track. In football, he played ] for the DeSoto Eagles ] team. During his award winning junior campaign, he ran for 1,482 yards and 31 touchdowns while also hauling in 38 passes for 436 yards and two more scores, being named to the Texas Sports Writer's Association All-State Second Team as a kick returner and Third Team as a running back. As a senior, he garnered Honorable Mention 5A All-State quarterback honors from both The Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writer's Association after rushing for 1,975 yards and 28 touchdowns.


==Early life==
⚫ In ], Gray was one of the state's top performers in the 100-meter dash. He ran a PR of 10.74 seconds in the ] at the 2007 Jesuit Sheaner Relays, placing second.<ref>http://tx.milesplit.com/meets/21112/results/44509</ref> In addition, he also ran 41.80 seconds on the Desoto's ] squad.<ref>https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/cyrus-gray-7609/</ref>
⚫ Gray first attended Duncanville High School before ], where he played football and ran track. In football, he played ] for the DeSoto Eagles ] team. During his award-winning junior campaign, he ran for 1,482 yards and 31 touchdowns while also hauling in 38 passes for 436 yards and two more scores, being named to the Texas Sports Writer's Association All-State Second-team as a kick returner and Third-team as a running back. As a senior, he garnered Honorable Mention 5A All-State running back honors from both The Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writer's Association after rushing for 1,975 yards and 28 touchdowns.

⚫ In ], Gray was one of the state's top performers in the 100-meter dash. He ran a PR of 10.74 seconds in the ] at the 2007 Jesuit Sheaner Relays, placing second.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tx.milesplit.com/meets/21112/results/44509 |title=Jesuit Sheaner Relays- Results |website=tx.milesplit.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023123344/http://tx.milesplit.com/meets/21112/results/44509 |archive-date=2014-10-23}}</ref> In addition, he also ran 41.80 seconds on the Desoto's ] squad.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/cyrus-gray-7609/ |title=Cyrus Gray &#124; Texas A&M &#124; Chiefs RB/KR |access-date=2014-10-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160408092314/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/cyrus-gray-7609/ |archive-date=2016-04-08 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

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==College career== ==College career==
As a junior in 2010, Gray rushed for 1,133 yards with 12 touchdowns and was an All-] honorable mention for the second consecutive season.<ref></ref> As a junior in 2010, Gray rushed for 1,133 yards with 12 touchdowns and was an All-] honorable mention for the second consecutive season.<ref></ref>
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==Professional career== ==Professional career==
===Kansas City Chiefs=== ===Kansas City Chiefs===
In the ], Gray was drafted by the ] in the 6th round of the draft. Before the season, Gray was listed 5th string on the depth chart. He got his first career carry against the ] on September 30, 2012. It was for 15 yards. Gray finished the season with 44 yards on 7 carries. On July 29, 2015, Gray was released by the ]. In the ], Gray was drafted by the ] in the sixth round of the draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Before the season, Gray was listed 5th string on the depth chart. He got his first career carry against the ] on September 30, 2012. It was for 15 yards. Gray finished the season with 44 yards on 7 carries. On July 29, 2015, Gray was released by the Chiefs.

===Denver Broncos===
Gray signed with the ] on July 27, 2016, but was released the next day.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrayCy00.htm | title=Cyrus Gray | publisher=Pro-Football-Reference | accessdate=May 27, 2024}}</ref>


===Atlanta Falcons=== ===Atlanta Falcons===
On August 10, 2016, Gray was signed by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web|title=Falcons Sign Veteran Running Back Cyrus Gray|url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Veteran-Running-Back-Cyrus-Gray-/cee9c087-28df-44d3-826a-e99c41615fed|website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> On August 29, 2016, Gray was released by the Falcons with an injury settlement. On August 10, 2016, Gray was signed by the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Falcons Sign Veteran Running Back Cyrus Gray |url=http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/blog/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Veteran-Running-Back-Cyrus-Gray-/cee9c087-28df-44d3-826a-e99c41615fed |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> On August 29, 2016, Gray was released by the Falcons with an injury settlement.


==References== ==References==
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American football player (born 1989)

American football player
Cyrus Gray
refer to captionGray with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014
No. 32
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1989-11-18) November 18, 1989 (age 35)
DeSoto, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:DeSoto
College:Texas A&M
NFL draft:2012 / round: 6 / pick: 182
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:24
Rushing yards:99
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:9
Receiving yards:64
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Cyrus Danall Gray (born November 18, 1989) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Texas A&M University. Gray was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. He also had brief stints during the 2016 off-season with the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons.

Early life

Gray first attended Duncanville High School before DeSoto High School, where he played football and ran track. In football, he played running back for the DeSoto Eagles football team. During his award-winning junior campaign, he ran for 1,482 yards and 31 touchdowns while also hauling in 38 passes for 436 yards and two more scores, being named to the Texas Sports Writer's Association All-State Second-team as a kick returner and Third-team as a running back. As a senior, he garnered Honorable Mention 5A All-State running back honors from both The Associated Press and the Texas Sports Writer's Association after rushing for 1,975 yards and 28 touchdowns.

In track & field, Gray was one of the state's top performers in the 100-meter dash. He ran a PR of 10.74 seconds in the 100 meters at the 2007 Jesuit Sheaner Relays, placing second. In addition, he also ran 41.80 seconds on the Desoto's 4 × 100 m relay squad.

Gray vs Iowa State in 2011

College career

As a junior in 2010, Gray rushed for 1,133 yards with 12 touchdowns and was an All-Big 12 honorable mention for the second consecutive season.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

In the 2012 NFL draft, Gray was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the sixth round of the draft. Before the season, Gray was listed 5th string on the depth chart. He got his first career carry against the San Diego Chargers on September 30, 2012. It was for 15 yards. Gray finished the season with 44 yards on 7 carries. On July 29, 2015, Gray was released by the Chiefs.

Denver Broncos

Gray signed with the Denver Broncos on July 27, 2016, but was released the next day.

Atlanta Falcons

On August 10, 2016, Gray was signed by the Falcons. On August 29, 2016, Gray was released by the Falcons with an injury settlement.

References

  1. "NFL Draft Scout". Archived from the original on May 17, 2012. Retrieved May 6, 2011.
  2. "Jesuit Sheaner Relays- Results". tx.milesplit.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014.
  3. "Cyrus Gray | Texas A&M | Chiefs RB/KR". Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2014.
  4. All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced
  5. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  6. "Cyrus Gray". Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
  7. "Falcons Sign Veteran Running Back Cyrus Gray". AtlantaFalcons.com.

External links

Sporting positions
Preceded byChristine Michael Texas A&M starting running backs
2010–2012 		Succeeded byChristine Michael
Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL draft selections
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