Steve Gregory
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Career Summary
Steve Gregory is a former NFL defensive back and Syracuse football coach. NFL statistics credit him with 111 games, 316 tackles, seven interceptions, three sacks and 25 passes defended.
Steve Gregory is a former NFL defensive back and Syracuse football coach. NFL statistics credit him with 111 games, 316 tackles, seven interceptions, three sacks and 25 passes defended.
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Early Life
Gregory was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up on Staten Island. Syracuse lists Curtis High School as his school and identifies him as a Staten Island native.
Gregory was born in Brooklyn, New York, and grew up on Staten Island. Syracuse lists Curtis High School as his school and identifies him as a Staten Island native.
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High School
At Curtis High School, Gregory played quarterback, running back and wide receiver while returning kicks and punts. He was a two-time All-City selection, won Staten Island’s Al Fabbri Award as a junior and helped Curtis win consecutive New York City PSAL championships.
At Curtis High School, Gregory played quarterback, running back and wide receiver while returning kicks and punts. He was a two-time All-City selection, won Staten Island’s Al Fabbri Award as a junior and helped Curtis win consecutive New York City PSAL championships.
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College Career
Gregory played at Syracuse from 2002 through 2005, starting at cornerback for three seasons and at wide receiver in 2004. He ranks third in school history with 40 passes defended and 34 pass breakups, and his five blocked kicks are tied for second.
Gregory played at Syracuse from 2002 through 2005, starting at cornerback for three seasons and at wide receiver in 2004. He ranks third in school history with 40 passes defended and 34 pass breakups, and his five blocked kicks are tied for second.
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Path to the NFL
Gregory signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006 after graduating from Syracuse. He spent his first six NFL seasons with the Chargers.
Gregory signed with the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2006 after graduating from Syracuse. He spent his first six NFL seasons with the Chargers.
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NFL Career
Gregory played for the Chargers from 2006 through 2011 and the New England Patriots in 2012 and 2013. He totaled 111 regular-season games, with 316 tackles, seven interceptions and 25 passes defended.
Gregory played for the Chargers from 2006 through 2011 and the New England Patriots in 2012 and 2013. He totaled 111 regular-season games, with 316 tackles, seven interceptions and 25 passes defended.
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Career Accomplishments
Gregory recorded a career-high three interceptions with New England in 2012. He also returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown with San Diego in 2011 and helped the Patriots reach consecutive AFC Championship Games.
Gregory recorded a career-high three interceptions with New England in 2012. He also returned an interception 26 yards for a touchdown with San Diego in 2011 and helped the Patriots reach consecutive AFC Championship Games.
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Playing Style
Gregory’s college experience covered cornerback, wide receiver and special teams before he settled at safety in the NFL. His Syracuse freshman season produced 21 passes defended, the best total in the BIG EAST and fifth nationally.
Gregory’s college experience covered cornerback, wide receiver and special teams before he settled at safety in the NFL. His Syracuse freshman season produced 21 passes defended, the best total in the BIG EAST and fifth nationally.
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Legacy
Gregory’s Syracuse legacy includes four letters, three seasons as a starting cornerback, 40 career passes defended and a degree in marketing and finance. His professional career followed an undrafted path to eight NFL seasons.
Gregory’s Syracuse legacy includes four letters, three seasons as a starting cornerback, 40 career passes defended and a degree in marketing and finance. His professional career followed an undrafted path to eight NFL seasons.
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Post-Career
After retiring from the NFL, Gregory returned to Syracuse in June 2015 as special teams quality control coach. Syracuse’s staff directory documents the role as his return to his alma mater after his playing career.
After retiring from the NFL, Gregory returned to Syracuse in June 2015 as special teams quality control coach. Syracuse’s staff directory documents the role as his return to his alma mater after his playing career.
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