{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox NFL biography | name = Jakeem Grant | image = Jakeem Grant Sr. (53142361436) (cropped).jpg | image_size = | alt = | caption = Grant with the Cleveland Browns in 2023 | current_team = | number = 19, 17 | position = Wide receiver, return specialist | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|10|30}} | birth_place = Mesquite, Texas, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 6 | weight_lbs = 172 | high_school = John Horn (Mesquite) | college = Texas Tech (2011–2015) | draftyear = 2016 | draftround = 6 | draftpick = 186 | pastteams = * Miami Dolphins ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2021}}) * Chicago Bears ({{NFL Year|2021}}) * Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}}) * Atlanta Falcons ({{NFL Year|2024}})* | status = | highlights = * 2× Second-team All-Pro (2020, 2021) * Pro Bowl (2021) * Second-team All-American (2015) * First-team All-Big 12 (2015) | statweek = | statseason = | statlabel1 = Receptions | statvalue1 = 100 | statlabel2 = Receiving yards | statvalue2 = 1,140 | statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns | statvalue3 = 7 | statlabel4 = Return yards | statvalue4 = 3,927 | statlabel5 = Return touchdowns | statvalue5 = 6 | statlabel6 = Rushing attempts | statvalue6 = 17 | statlabel7 = Rushing yards | statvalue7 = 76 | statlabel8 = Rushing touchdowns | statvalue8 = 1 | pfr = GranJa00 }}
'''Jakeem Grant Sr.''' (born October 30, 1992)<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://media.miamidolphins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Grant-Jakeem.pdf | title=Jakeem Grant - NFL Career | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200615222536/https://media.miamidolphins.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Grant-Jakeem.pdf | archive-date=June 15, 2020 }}</ref> is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the 2016 NFL draft and has also played for the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns. He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where he set their all-time record for receiving yards. On December 12, 2021, Grant broke the Bears' franchise record for longest punt return for a touchdown by scoring on a 97-yard punt return in a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The return is the tenth longest punt returned for a touchdown in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Medina |first=Luis |date=December 12, 2021 |title=Jakeem Grant Just Went 97-Yards For a Punt Return TD - Bleacher Nation |url=https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2021/12/12/jakeem-grant-just-went-97-yards-for-a-punt-return-td/ |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Bleacher Nation |language=en-US |archive-date=August 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819015115/https://www.bleachernation.com/bears/2021/12/12/jakeem-grant-just-went-97-yards-for-a-punt-return-td/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
==Early life== Grant attended John Horn High School in Mesquite, Texas, and was a three-star prospect rated by Rivals.com. He held offers from Colorado State, Iowa State, Louisiana Tech, Pittsburgh, Texas Tech, Tulsa, Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fernandez |first=Andre |date=September 21, 2018 |title=While others got taller, Jakeem Grant got faster. That speed... |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/538245/2018/09/21/while-others-got-taller-jakeem-grant-got-faster-that-speed-has-helped-the-dolphins-offense/ |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=The Athletic |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009212030/https://theathletic.com/538245/2018/09/21/while-others-got-taller-jakeem-grant-got-faster-that-speed-has-helped-the-dolphins-offense/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He was originally committed to Tulsa but flipped his commitment to Texas Tech soon before Signing Day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 12, 2011 |title=Mesquite Horn WR Jakeem Grant decommits from Tulsa |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/high-schools/2011/01/12/mesquite-horn-wr-jakeem-grant-decommits-from-tulsa |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=SportsDayHS |publisher=The Dallas Morning News |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211322/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/high-schools/2011/01/12/mesquite-horn-wr-jakeem-grant-decommits-from-tulsa |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 17, 2011 |title=Horn WR Jakeem Grant commits to Texas Tech over Pitt |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/highschoolheadlines/2011/01/17/horn-wr-jakeem-grant-commits-to-texas-tech-over-pitt |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=SportsDayHS |publisher=The Dallas Morning News |language=en |archive-date=October 9, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009211713/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/high-school/highschoolheadlines/2011/01/17/horn-wr-jakeem-grant-commits-to-texas-tech-over-pitt |url-status=live }}</ref>
==College career== Grant redshirted during his first season in 2011. In the following 2012 season, Grant played in all 13 games and recorded 32 receptions, 287 yards, and three touchdowns. He returned a kickoff for a 99-yard touchdown in the 2012 Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2012 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723154145/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He earned ESPN All-Big 12 1st Team Freshman honors following the season.
In 2013, Grant played in 12 games for 65 receptions, 796 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and was named All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2013 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723154149/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2014, Grant played in 12 games for 67 receptions, 938 receiving yards, seven touchdowns, and again earned All-Big 12 Conference Honorable Mention honors.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2014 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Sports Reference |language=en |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723154141/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In his final season, in 2015, Grant was selected as a CBS Sports second-team All-American and an Associated Press third-team All-American in 2015 as an all-purpose player.<ref name="CBS">{{Cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Adam |date=December 9, 2015 |title=CBS Sports 2015 College Football All-America Team |url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25407430/cbs-sports-2015-college-football-all-america-team |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151215034206/https://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/eye-on-college-football/25407430/cbs-sports-2015-college-football-all-america-team |archive-date=December 15, 2015 |access-date=December 11, 2015 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref><ref name="AP">{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2015 |title=AP All-America Team, List |url=http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/ap-all-america-team-list-0 |url-status=dead |access-date=December 14, 2015 |website=AP.org |agency=Associated Press |archive-date=May 27, 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170527013936/http://collegefootball.ap.org/article/ap-all-america-team-list-0 }}</ref> Grant caught 90 passes for 1,268 yards and 10 touchdowns, which broke Biletnikoff Award winning Red Raider Michael Crabtree's school record in career yardage.<ref name="Record">{{Cite news |date=December 10, 2015 |title=Texas Tech's Jakeem Grant earns Sports Illustrated All-america Second Team honors |work=KCBD |url=http://www.kcbd.com/story/30720411/texas-techs-jakeem-grant-earns-sports-illustrated-all-america-second-team-honors |access-date=December 11, 2015 |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222134135/http://www.kcbd.com/story/30720411/texas-techs-jakeem-grant-earns-sports-illustrated-all-america-second-team-honors |url-status=live }}</ref> Grant returned an additional two kickoffs for touchdowns during the season, setting the school record for the category.
During Texas Tech's Pro Day, a New Orleans Saints scout recorded his 40-yard dash speed at a hand-timed 4.1 seconds, potentially beating Bo Jackson's hand-timed 4.12 seconds at the NFL Combine in 1986.<ref name="40yd">{{Cite web |last=Haislop |first=Tadd |date=March 11, 2016 |title=Texas Tech's Jakeem Grant clocked at 4.10 in 40-yard dash |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl-news/4698075-jakeem-grant-40-yard-dash-time-record-nfl-draft-texas-tech |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160420205305/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl-news/4698075-jakeem-grant-40-yard-dash-time-record-nfl-draft-texas-tech |archive-date=April 20, 2016 |access-date=March 12, 2016 |website=SportingNews}}</ref> His electronically recorded 40 yard dash time is 4.34 seconds.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 9, 2016 |title=Jakeem Grant Blazes a 4.34 40-yard dash |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphvap9IFIc |access-date=January 22, 2017 |website=YouTube.com |publisher=NFL Network |archive-date=February 4, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204035246/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kphvap9IFIc |url-status=live }}</ref>
===College statistics=== {| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" |- ! rowspan="2"| Season ! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| GP ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Kick return |- ! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Ret !! Yds !! Avg !! TD |- ! 2012 || Texas Tech | 13 || 32 || 284 || 8.9 || 3 || 6 || 237 || 39.5 || 2 |- ! 2013 || Texas Tech | 11 || 65 || 796 || 12.2 || 7 || 19 || 400 || 21.1 || 0 |- ! 2014 || Texas Tech | 12 || 67 || 938 || 14.0 || 3 || 23 || 515 || 22.4 || 0 |- ! 2015 || Texas Tech | 13 || 90 || 1,268 || 14.1 || 10 || 39 || 1,017 || 26.1 || 2 |- ! colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jakeem-grant-1.html Total] || 49 || 254 || 3,286 || 12.9 || 27 || 87 || 2,169 || 24.9 || 4 |}
==Professional career== {{NFL predraft | height ft = 5 | height in = 5 7/8 | weight = 165 | dash = 4.38 | ten split = 1.54 | twenty split = 2.58 | shuttle = 4.06 | cone drill = 7.01 | vertical = 36.5 | broad ft = 9 | broad in = 9 | bench = 15 | arm span = 29 3/4 | hand span = 8 5/8 | wonderlic = | note = All values from Texas Tech Pro Day<ref name="GilBrandt">{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |date=March 12, 2016 |title=Diminutive Texas Tech WR Jakeem Grant posts fast 40 time |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/diminutive-texas-tech-wr-jakeem-grant-posts-fast-40-time-0ap3000000644033 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924063238/https://www.nfl.com/news/diminutive-texas-tech-wr-jakeem-grant-posts-fast-40-time-0ap3000000644033 |archive-date=September 24, 2021 |access-date=March 3, 2021 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant, Texas Tech, WR, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=120309&DraftYear=2016 |access-date=March 3, 2021 |website=draftscout.com |archive-date=July 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230715014053/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=120309&DraftYear=2016 |url-status=live }}</ref> }}
===Miami Dolphins=== After running a 4.42 and 4.38 40-yard dash at his Texas Tech pro day,<ref name="GilBrandt" /> Grant was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round, 186th overall, of the 2016 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poupart, Alain |date=April 30, 2016 |title=Dolphins Select Grant In Sixth Round |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Select-Grant-In-Sixth-Round/70c1f8c6-31ff-4a29-8b65-a7061d8b4937 |access-date=August 23, 2017 |website=MiamiDolphins.com |archive-date=August 24, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824010501/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Select-Grant-In-Sixth-Round/70c1f8c6-31ff-4a29-8b65-a7061d8b4937 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On October 9, 2016, Grant's first career touchdown came on a 74-yard punt return against the Tennessee Titans in Week 5 of his rookie season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – October 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090mia.htm |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=February 15, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215084214/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090mia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> The return made 'NFL Now's Top 5 Most Athletic Plays' list at number 1.<ref name="2paragraphs">{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2016 |title=Jakeem Grant of 'NFL: Undrafted' Scores 1st Touchdown For Dolphins |url=http://2paragraphs.com/2016/10/jakeem-grant-of-nfl-undrafted-scores-1st-touchdown-for-dolphins/ |access-date=October 18, 2016 |website=2paragraphs |archive-date=October 20, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020120017/http://2paragraphs.com/2016/10/jakeem-grant-of-nfl-undrafted-scores-1st-touchdown-for-dolphins/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 2016 season, he contributed as a returner on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105160246/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the 2017 season, Grant appeared in all 16 games and recorded 13 receptions for 203 receiving yard and two receiving touchdowns. He contributed on kickoff and punt returns on special teams.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105160224/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In Week 1 of the 2018 season, Grant had a 102-yard kick off return touchdown in a 27–20 win over the Titans, earning him American Football Conference (AFC) Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=September 12, 2018 |title=Mahomes, Fitzpatrick among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/mahomes-fitzpatrick-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000961268 |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=April 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412135240/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000961268/article/mahomes-fitzpatrick-among-players-of-the-week |url-status=live }}</ref> In Week 3, against the Oakland Raiders, he had two receptions for 70 yards and two touchdowns in the victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Safid |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Dolphins' speed shines bright in win over Raiders, Miami's first 3–0 start since 2013 |url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-raiders-recap-20180923-story.html |access-date=October 9, 2018 |website=Sun-Sentinel.com |language=en-US |archive-date=September 26, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180926160217/http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-raiders-recap-20180923-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Grant recorded a 70-yard punt return touchdown in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Miami Dolphins - September 23rd, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809230mia.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207104011/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201809230mia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> He suffered an Achilles injury in Week 10 and underwent season-ending surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Jakeem Grant having season-ending surgery |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/19/jakeem-grant-having-season-ending-surgery/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports |archive-date=April 28, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428023003/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/11/19/jakeem-grant-having-season-ending-surgery/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On August 20, 2019, Grant signed a four-year contract extension with the Dolphins.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=August 20, 2019 |title=Jakeem Grant gets four-year extension from Dolphins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jakeem-grant-gets-four-year-extension-from-dolphins-0ap3000001043104 |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=March 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230301105411/https://www.nfl.com/news/jakeem-grant-gets-four-year-extension-from-dolphins-0ap3000001043104 |url-status=live }}</ref> In Week 11 in the 2019 season, Grant returned a kickoff for a touchdown, this for 101 yards in a 37–20 loss against the Buffalo Bills.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Deen |first=Safid |date=November 17, 2019 |title=Jakeem Grant makes Dolphins history with 101-yard kickoff return vs. Bills |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-bills-notebook-20191117-5nopf2l5hzb53akpyrny72incu-story.html/ |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Sun Sentinel |language=en-US |archive-date=January 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230129063953/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-bills-notebook-20191117-5nopf2l5hzb53akpyrny72incu-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 27, Grant was placed on injured reserve with a high ankle sprain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nogle |first=Kevin |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Jakeem Grant to Injured Reserve for Dolphins |url=https://www.thephinsider.com/2019/11/27/20985459/jakeem-grant-to-injured-reserve-for-dolphins |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=The Phinsider |publisher=SB Nation |archive-date=January 17, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117224915/https://www.thephinsider.com/2019/11/27/20985459/jakeem-grant-to-injured-reserve-for-dolphins |url-status=live }}</ref> In the 2019 season, he appeared in ten games and recorded 19 receptions for 164 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=December 23, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191223012151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
On November 1, 2020, against the Los Angeles Rams, Grant returned a punt for an 88 yard touchdown during the 28–17 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins – November 1st, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010mia.htm |access-date=November 4, 2020 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=October 30, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030003016/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011010mia.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> During the game, Grant set three Dolphins team franchise records: longest punt return (88 yds), three career punt returns for a touchdown, and five returns for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins Career Kick & Punt Returns Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/career-returns.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=June 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230613184157/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/career-returns.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> On November 4, 2020, Grant was named the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his performance in Week 8.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=November 4, 2020 |title=Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes, Vikings RB Dalvin Cook among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-stephon-tuitt-bobby-wagner-players-of-week |access-date=November 7, 2020 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=November 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108090230/https://www.nfl.com/news/patrick-mahomes-dalvin-cook-stephon-tuitt-bobby-wagner-players-of-week |url-status=live }}</ref> Once the season concluded Grant earned Second-team All-Pro honors for his performance as a punt returner.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/allpro.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619205501/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2020/allpro.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Grant appeared in 14 games and recorded 36 receptions for 373 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jakeem Grant 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=January 5, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220105153724/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GranJa00/gamelog/2020/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Chicago Bears=== Grant was traded to the Chicago Bears on October 5, 2021, in exchange for a sixth-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=October 5, 2021 |title=Bears acquire WR Jakeem Grant in trade with Dolphins |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-acquire-wr-jakeem-grant-in-trade-with-dolphins |access-date=October 5, 2021 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=October 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005154422/https://www.nfl.com/news/bears-acquire-wr-jakeem-grant-in-trade-with-dolphins |url-status=live }}</ref> His first appearance on the team was in week 5 in a game against the Las Vegas Raiders.
In Week 13, Grant had five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown in a 33–22 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Chicago Bears - December 5th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112050chi.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=March 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230316013631/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112050chi.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> In Week 14, Grant had one reception for 46 yards and a touchdown, and also returned a punt for a 97 yard touchdown, each in the first half, in the 45–30 loss to the Green Bay Packers, earning NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers - December 12th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112120gnb.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=June 22, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230622210147/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202112120gnb.htm |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gordon |first=Grant |date=December 15, 2021 |title=Chargers QB Justin Herbert, 49ers TE George Kittle lead NFL Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-14-justin-herbert-george-kittle |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=NFL.com |archive-date=June 15, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230615224010/https://www.nfl.com/news/players-of-the-week-2021-week-14-justin-herbert-george-kittle |url-status=live }}</ref> He was named to the Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/probowl.htm |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |archive-date=May 8, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508205218/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2021/probowl.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
===Cleveland Browns=== On March 16, 2022, Grant signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Poisal |first=Anthony |date=March 16, 2022 |title=Browns agree to terms with Pro Bowl return specialist and WR Jakeem Grant |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-agree-to-terms-with-pro-bowl-return-specialist-and-wr-jakeem-grant |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326003234/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-agree-to-terms-with-pro-bowl-return-specialist-and-wr-jakeem-grant |url-status=live }}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 10, 2022, after injuring his Achilles tendon during practice.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Easterling |first=Chris |date=August 10, 2022 |title=Cleveland Browns training camp day 11: Jakeem Grant Sr. suffers Achilles injury, put on IR |url=https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2022/08/09/jakeem-grant-sr-cleveland-browns-injuries-training-camp-nfl/65396362007/ |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=Akron Beacon Journal |language=en-US |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004201444/https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2022/08/09/jakeem-grant-sr-cleveland-browns-injuries-training-camp-nfl/65396362007/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
In the final game of the 2023 preseason, Grant was carted off with a knee injury. He was diagnosed with a ruptured patellar tendon and was placed on injured reserve on August 27, 2023, ending his season.<ref>{{cite web|title=Browns reduce roster to 76|url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-76|website=ClevelandBrowns.com|date=August 27, 2023}}</ref>
===Atlanta Falcons=== On August 11, 2024, Grant signed with the Atlanta Falcons, but was placed on injured reserve four days later, and then released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Waack |first=Terrin |date=August 11, 2024 |title=Falcons place OLB Bralen Trice on reserve/injured list, make a slew of transactions |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/bralen-trice-reserve-injured-list-jakeem-grant-signed-more-transactions |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}</ref> He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 12 but released four days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Knight |first=Kevin |date=November 12, 2024 |title=Falcons bring back wide receiver and return specialist Jakeem Grant |url=https://www.thefalcoholic.com/2024/11/12/24294927/falcons-sign-wide-receiver-return-specialist-jakeem-grant-practice-squad-nfl-week-11-2024 |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=The Falcoholic|publisher=SB Nation}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=16 November 2024 |title=Jakeem Grant: Let go by Atlanta |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jakeem-grant-let-go-by-atlanta/ |access-date=17 November 2024 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref>
Grant announced his retirement from professional football on March 11, 2026.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Dolphins WR Jakeem Grant announces retirement|url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/former-dolphins-wr-jakeem-grant-announces-retirement|author=Williams, Charean|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 11, 2026}}</ref>
==Personal life== He grew up in a Dallas, Texas, single parent home with his mom, Sylvia Whittaker, and two brothers, Markeith Whittaker and Keonte Grant. Grant attended John Horn High School. He was stabbed in a nightclub in 2014. He is now married and has three children.<ref name="SB Nation">{{Cite web |last=Houtz |first=Josh |date=September 28, 2016 |title=Dolphins Rookie Wide Receiver Jakeem Grant featured on NFL Network's "Undrafted" |url=http://www.thephinsider.com/2016/9/28/13084496/jakeem-grant-feature-undrafted-nfl-network |access-date=September 25, 2020 |website=SB Nation |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228210812/https://www.thephinsider.com/2016/9/28/13084496/jakeem-grant-feature-undrafted-nfl-network |url-status=live }}</ref>
In 2016, Grant starred in the NFL Network's TV series ''Undrafted''.<ref name="NFL Network">{{Cite web |title=Emmy-Nominated NFL Network Series 'Undrafted' Returns September 13 |url=https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/Emmy-Nominated-NFL-Network-Series-%27Undrafted%27-Returns-September-13.aspx |access-date=July 13, 2023 |website=NFL Communications |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407015248/https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/Emmy-Nominated-NFL-Network-Series-%27Undrafted%27-Returns-September-13.aspx |url-status=live }}</ref>
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