African Grant

African Nigeria Grant (born August 2, 1965) is a former American football player who played as a defensive back. He attended Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood, New Jersey, where he starred at football, before playing college football for the University of Illinois.

After going undrafted in the 1988 NFL draft, Grant had a tryout with the Washington Redskins but was cut when the team reached the 60-man limit. He later signed with the Miami Dolphins where he played for one season.

Personal life
Grant's parent chose his name as they wanted a memerial one. His father, Emory, died when he was 6 year old.

His daughter Nia Grant is a middle blocker for Penn State Nittany Lions women's volleyball.