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#73
Otis
Grigsby
Position: Defensive End
Height: 6-3
Weight: 260
NFL Years: 2
College: Kentucky
Hometown: Converse, TX

Games and Starts

8 games/0 starts; 4 games/0 starts as a Viking

Professional Biography

Signed by the Vikings off the Carolina Panthers practice squad on 12/5/07 in week leading into game at San Francisco…Spent time on Panthers practice squad in 2006 and 2007. 

NFL History

  • Played in the final 4 games of 2007 for the Vikings since joining the team from Carolina practice squad.
  • Notched 1st NFL sack in his 1st game as a Viking when he caught 49ers QB Shaun Hill in the 4th quarter and forced a fumble that fellow lineman Spencer Johnson recovered.
  • Saw time on special teams and defense @ Denver (12/30) in 2007 regular season finale.
  • Played in 2nd game as a Viking and returned a short kickoff 2 yards against the Redskins vs. Washington (12/23) on Sunday Night Football.
  • Signed by Vikings off Carolina practice squad on 12/5/07 in week leading to game @ San Francisco.
  • Had seen action in 4 games with the Panthers during the 2007 season and had 4 QB hurries in the games.
  • Spent time in 2006 on Panthers practice squad.
  • Originally entered the NFL as a rookie free agent with Miami in 2003.
  • Played at University of Kentucky where he was a regular starter his final 2 seasons.

 

College Information

Played in 45 games and started 18 at Kentucky…Notched 10.0 sacks during collegiate career.

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