“Mr. Irrelevant”
Grant Stuard
Who is Grant Stuard?
Tampa Bay Buccaneer
2021 "Mr. Irrelevant"
Follower of christ
Husband
Philanthropist
Grant’s Journey
1998
Grant was born in Spring, Texas. He was forced to mature at a very young age as his parents were entrenched in their own struggles.
2017
In high school, Grant was a highly decorated two-sport athlete; which lead to him earning a scholarship at the University of Houston.
2020
Over the course of his four years at Houston, Grant grew into a team captain, a two-time all AAC linebacker, and won numerous community service awards.
2021
Grant earned the “Mr. Irrelevant” nickname by being selected with the 259th overall pick in the draft to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
2021
Grant put together a rookie campaign in which he posted a team-leading 15 special teams tackles, ranking him third in the entire NFL.
“Mr. Irrelevant”
“No matter what adversity comes in your life,
there’s always a way out”
Every year, the player who is selected with the last pick in the NFL Draft is given the nickname “MR. IRRELEVANT,” a long held tradition within the league.
Generally speaking, the last pick of the NFL Draft usually has a short career. The majority of Mr. Irrelevants face an uphill battle on the field as a late round pick, and most don’t end up making the final roster.
However, per usual for Grant, he defied the odds once more and not only made the Buccaneers’ 53 man roster as a rookie, but carved out a pivotal role on special teams while finishing 3rd in the NFL in special teams tackles during his first year. Although given the name Mr. Irrelevant, Grant proved to be more than relevant on the field for the Buccaneers.
Faith
Grant has dedicated his life to the Lord and is extremely adamant about utilizing his platform to introduce the world to the Gospel. Grant has led worship at his church and shares the Good News through all of his social media platforms. He aims to work with organizations & companies whose missions align with his beliefs so that he can continue to further his impact on God’s Kingdom.
Check out Grant’s very first Youtube episode as proof of this, titled “What is the Gospel?”
Philanthropy
I am excited to partner with @heelstohalos and help raise money for their organization.
After lacing up his cleats for the final time as a Houston Cougar, Grant unselfishly turned his attention to his local community. Stuard promoted a food drive through the University of Houston’s Athletic Alumni Center, which accumulated $12,000 and 2,000 LBS of food, ultimately granting many families the opportunity to put food on the table.
Likewise, during Grant’s NFL Pro Day, he participated in a campaign labeled “Reps for Halos.” This initiative was geared towards raising funds for the renowned organization, “Heels to Halos.” With the help of charitable donations and his astounding 28 reps on the bench press, Grant was able to generate $5,300 for the cause.Grant utilizes his national platform to provoke change, showing how he doesn’t simply speak on behalf of social change—he produces tangible results.
Remember the name
Grant collaborated with Uber Eats in November 2021. He was featured in a National TV Advertisement that aired on Sunday Night Football.
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