Rex Grossman


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Position: QB
Jersey #: 8
Date of Birth: August 23, 1980
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 225 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 22 in 2003 by CHI
First Team: CHI (2003)
Last Team: WAS (2013)

Quarterback Stats

Year Team Games Cmp Att Pass Yds Pass TDs INTs Sacks Rush Yds Rush TDs Fantasy
2011WAS132654583151162025111147
2010WAS4741338847496052
2009HOU1393301050-0
2008CHI333632572224227
2007CHI81222251411472523055
2006CHI16262480319723202120170
2005CHI220392591210010
2004CHI3478460713548129
2003CHI33872437214-1023

Career Summary

Rex Grossman was an NFL quarterback who played for Chicago, Houston and Washington after a record-setting Florida career.

Rex Grossman played quarterback in the NFL for Chicago, Houston and Washington. In 54 games, he threw for 10,232 yards and 56 touchdowns after leaving Florida following his junior season.

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Early Life

Grossman grew up in Bloomington, Indiana.

Grossman was from Bloomington, Indiana, before he enrolled at the University of Florida.

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High School

Grossman attended Bloomington South High School in Indiana.

Grossman attended Bloomington South High School in his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana.

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College Career

At Florida, Grossman finished second in the 2001 Heisman voting and established major school and conference passing marks.

Grossman appeared in 35 games and made 31 starts at Florida. As a sophomore in 2001, he finished second in Heisman Trophy voting and received the AP National Player of the Year award.

He left Florida after his junior season. At the time of his declaration, he ranked third in SEC history with 77 career touchdown passes and owned Florida's record with 17 career 300-yard passing games.

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Path to the NFL

Chicago selected Grossman 22nd overall in the 2003 NFL Draft.

Grossman declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season at Florida. Chicago chose him in the first round with the 22nd overall selection in 2003.

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NFL Career

Grossman played 54 NFL games, including a 2006 Chicago season that ended in Super Bowl XLI.

Grossman appeared in 54 NFL games and completed 863 of 1,562 passes for 10,232 yards, 56 touchdowns and 60 interceptions. His stops included Chicago, Houston and Washington.

His 2006 season with Chicago included 3,193 passing yards and 23 touchdown passes. The Bears reached Super Bowl XLI, where Grossman threw a touchdown pass to Muhsin Muhammad.

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Career Accomplishments

Grossman paired a Heisman runner-up finish and AP National Player of the Year award at Florida with an NFC championship season in Chicago.

Grossman finished second in the 2001 Heisman Trophy voting, received the AP National Player of the Year award and later led Chicago's 2006 offense to the Super Bowl. His 2006 totals of 3,193 passing yards and 23 touchdowns were career highs.

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Playing Style

Grossman was a prolific collegiate passer whose NFL production came primarily through the passing game.

Grossman's Florida record included 17 career 300-yard passing games and 77 touchdown passes. In the NFL, he attempted 1,562 passes and produced 10,232 passing yards, while adding only 106 rushing yards.

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Legacy

Grossman remains part of Florida's Heisman history and returned to a Gators game in 2024 as Mr. Two Bits.

Grossman's 2001 Heisman runner-up season is included in Florida's Heisman voting history. In 2024, Florida welcomed him back to perform the Mr. Two Bits tradition before the Gators' LSU game.

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