Throughout his college career, Jakeem Grant’s production exceedingly dwarfed his 5-foot-7 frame as he became the Red Raiders’ all-time leading receiver. Now, the Texas Tech football legend is beginning to break the mold of the prototypical wide receiver in the NFL as he becomes a threat in the Miami Dolphins’ passing attack.
Because of injuries to starters Kenny Stills and DeVante Parker, Grant got the start at wide receiver in Miami’s second preseason game Friday night. In a 27-20 loss to Carolina, Grant was the Dolphins’ leading receiver with 4 receptions for 45 yards. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that Grant’s production came on just five targets, proving that the undersized reviser can get open from the outside of the formation.