Julius Gregory
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Gregory in 2017
Carolina Cobras (NAL)
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-05-18) May 18, 1988
Portsmouth, Virginia
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Portsmouth (VA) I. C. Norcom
College:Shaw
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career Arena statistics as of 2016
Receptions:118
Receiving yards:1,297
Receiving TDs:31
Tackles:16.0
Pass breakups:1
Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Julius Gregory (born May 18, 1988) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football at Shaw University.

College career

Gregory played college football at Shaw University, where he was a record setting wide receiver for the Bears. As a senior in 2010, Gregory set the single season and career records for receiving touchdowns in a season.[1]

Professional career

Carolina Force

Gregory went undrafted during the 2011 NFL Draft, and signed with the Carolina Force of American Indoor Football (AIF) in 2012. Late in December 2013, Gregory worked out twice for the Denver Broncos, but did not sign with the team.[2]

York Capitals

During the 2013 & 2014 season, Gregory played for the York Capitals, also of the AIF. Gregory was named the Co-MVP of the league in 2013 & 2014.[3]

Lehigh Valley Steelhawks

Gregory signed with the Lehigh Valley Steelhawks of the Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) on September 26, 2015,[4]

Tampa Bay Storm

Gregory was later assigned to the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League (AFL) before the 2015 season began.[5]

Arizona Rattlers

On June 22, 2016, Gregory was traded to the Arizona Rattlers for future considerations.[6]

Washington Valor

Gregory was assigned to the Washington Valor on January 11, 2017.[7] On April 26, 2017, Gregory was placed on recallable reassignment. On May 8, 2017, Gregory was assigned to the Valor. On June 1, 2017, Gregory was placed on reassignment.

Albany Empire

On March 21, 2018, he was assigned to the Albany Empire. On April 7, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.[8]

Columbus Destroyers

On March 5, 2019, Gregory was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers.

Carolina Cobras

On April 13, 2019, he was placed on recallable reassignment and became a free agent. May 5, 2019 Gregory signed with the Carolina Cobras. Gregory has resigned for the 2020 & 2021 season.

Fayetteville Mustangs

On November 16, 2022, Gregory signed with the Fayetteville Mustangs of the National Arena League (NAL).[9]

Carolina Cobras (second stint)

On November 8, 2023, Gregory signed with the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL) for his second stint with the team.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "CIAA Football Players of the Week - Week Eight". www.theciaa.com. Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. October 18, 2010. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  2. ↑ Ian Henson (December 5, 2013). "Nine Players Work Out for the Broncos". www.milehighreport.com. SB Nation. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. ↑ "York Capitals player Gregory named co-MVP of American Indoor Football". www.yorkdispatch.com. York Dispatch. July 21, 2014. Archived from the original on April 13, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  4. ↑ "PIFL Transactions September 15th - 30th". www.proifl.com. Professional Indoor Football League. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  5. ↑ Brandon Wright (March 26, 2015). "Storm meets Cleveland on Friday in season opener". www.tampabay.com. Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Rattlers Acquire Dynamic WR Julius Gregory Via Trade". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 22, 2016. Retrieved June 23, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on January 19, 2017. Retrieved January 19, 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  8. ↑ "Recent Transactions". arenafan.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
  9. ↑ "2023 NAL Transactions". nationalarenaleague.com.
  10. ↑ "COBRA NATION 🐍 THE KING HAS RETURNED TO THE SNAKE PIT!". facebook.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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