Deon Grant
A reliable safety who anchored the Seahawks' defensive backfield from 2007 to 2009.
Deon Grant was a safety for the Seattle Seahawks, joining the team in free agency in 2007. He was cut on March 15, 2010, largely due to his large contract. During his tenure in Seattle, he recorded 224 tackles, eight interceptions, and one fumble recovery.
Quick Facts
- Position
- Safety
- Born
- 14 March 1979
- Birthplace
- Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
- High school
- Josey (Augusta)
- College
- Tennessee
- Draft year
- 2000
- Draft pick
- 57
Lore & Background
Grant arrived in Seattle as a free agent in 2007, bringing experience from stints with the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Over three seasons, he became a reliable presence in the defensive backfield, tallying 224 tackles, eight interceptions, and one fumble recovery. His performance helped stabilize the Seahawks' defense, though his time in Seattle ended when he was cut on March 15, 2010, primarily due to his large contract. Grant's contributions were part of a transitional period for the franchise, as the team sought to rebuild its roster.
Reader's Guide
During his three seasons with the team, he started at safety and contributed 224 tackles, eight interceptions, and one fumble recovery. His most notable season came in 2007, when he helped the Seahawks reach the playoffs. However, his tenure ended on March 15, 2010, when the team cut him, citing his large contract. Grant's time in Seattle was marked by consistent play and veteran leadership, though he did not achieve the same statistical highs as with his previous teams.
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