Career Summary

Devin Grant is a defensive back who joined the Los Angeles Chargers in 2026.

The Elmont, New York, native played at Buffalo and Syracuse before signing with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent.

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Early Life

Grant is from Elmont, New York.

He attended Holy Cross High School and majored in communications and rhetorical studies at Syracuse.

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High School

Grant played several positions at Holy Cross High School.

As a senior, he contributed as a quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back, recorded four interceptions and was named defensive MVP of the 2021 CHSFL All-Star Game.

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College Career

Grant concluded a four-year college career spanning Buffalo and Syracuse.

He was a first-team All-MAC selection at Buffalo in 2023 after leading the conference with five interceptions. After transferring to Syracuse, he recorded 56 tackles, two sacks, eight tackles for loss, an interception, three forced fumbles and a fumble-return touchdown in 2024.

Grant appeared in 10 games with six starts for Syracuse in 2025, totaling 29 tackles, three tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and three pass breakups.

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Path to the NFL

Grant signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2026.

Los Angeles added the Syracuse defensive back after the 2026 NFL Draft.

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NFL Career

Grant began his professional career with the Chargers in 2026.

He entered the organization following his college career at Buffalo and Syracuse.

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Career Accomplishments

Grant led the MAC in interceptions and earned first-team all-conference recognition in 2023.

He completed his college career with six interceptions, 173 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss, 14 pass breakups, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, three touchdowns, three sacks and two blocked kicks.

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Playing Style

Grant brought production across coverage, pressure and takeaway situations in college.

His college record included interceptions, forced fumbles, blocked kicks and defensive touchdowns, with significant tackling and tackles-for-loss production from the secondary.

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