SUMMARY
- Grady Gross, the place-kicker for the Washington Huskies, secured a remarkable victory for the team with a buzzer-beating field goal of 42 yards in the Apple Cup 2023.
- Following his game-winning heroics, Grady Gross was awarded a scholarship by Coach DeBoer on the Thanksgiving weekend.
Grady Gross is the one who takes care of the place-kicking duties of the Washington Huskies. He has been a very important member of the team. The young player had nine kickoffs, averaging at 62.3 yards, and four touchbacks. He made his first two career field goals against Michigan State where his team won.
Gross has paved his up to the team and he rightfully deserved it. His cup-winning field goal was remarkable. On November 2023 Grady shot successfully a buzzer-beating goal of 42 yards with just five seconds left in the game. This made the Huskies win in the Apple Cut, 2023 with a score sealed at 24-21. This was Gross’ first game-winning goal in his career.
The moment @gross_grady earned a scholarship 🥹🙌#USvsUS #WinnersWin pic.twitter.com/fqz1Au9Wuq
— Washington Football (@UW_Football) November 26, 2023
After the game; the coach DeBoer awaited him with a surprise. On the Thanksgiving weekend, Grady was awarded with a scholarship. After his much-deserving victory, Grady became the NFL mob’s one of the most favorite placekicker. With his phenomenal win; fans stormed into the stadium out of exhilaration.
THE HUSKIES HANG ON@UW_Football hits the 42-yard field goal to win it in the final seconds 🙌 pic.twitter.com/0OE6bPiqdn
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 26, 2023
As per his NFL 2023 stats, he has 16 field goals, 63 extra points and 47 longest field goals. His most recent game was with the Texans. The Huskies scored 37-31 and won the game.
Grady Gross’ stats and achievements during his collegiate career
Grady Gross has eight PATs in the season-opening game of the Huskies against Boise State. The sophomore had played as one of the best kickers, in the Grand Canyon State. His smooth mechanics in the game helped him win the title of the Luis Zendajas Kicker of the Year award for the state. For four seasons he had also served as a punter in Horizons.
His kicking coach, Chris Saylor, had also spoken highly of the new rising NFL star. He had a very calm state of mind and took highly calculated steps. His accuracy mark at a range of 55 plus yard range off the ground.
During the PAC12 Championship game, he made two very crucial goals. In his initial years, he also used to play soccer. Grady had also played for coach Andy Litten.
The 5-11, 209-pounder made his debut with the UW against the Portland State. He has now averaged 18.8 yards per return over 52 attempts. His last-minute 42-yard game-winning field goal is still talked about. Truly Gross had a phenomenal year.
All you need to know about Grady Gross’ nativity and kinsfolk
Uw’s locker room favorite, Grady Gross, was born to his parents in Scottsdale, Ariz. In 2022 the player made his first official visit to Washington’s campus. Jaden Green was his host and he conversed with his coach, Kalen DeBoer, and Schmidt.
During his visit, Gross revealed that he had also been speaking to the coaches at USC, Oregon State, and San Diego State. He also said that both his parents lived in Seattle while they were younger. This was also one of the reasons why his parents were enthralled by the ‘whole Seattle thing.’