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Ryan Grigson was born on 23 February, 1972 in East Chicago, Indiana, U.S., is an American football executive (born 1972). Discover Ryan Grigson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?
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| Age |
52 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
23 February 1972 |
| Birthday |
23 February |
| Birthplace |
East Chicago, Indiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Ryan Grigson Height, Weight & Measurements
At 52 years old, Ryan Grigson height is 1.98 m and Weight 132 kg.
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1.98 m |
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132 kg |
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Who Is Ryan Grigson's Wife?
His wife is Cynthia Grigson (m. 2001)
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Cynthia Grigson (m. 2001) |
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Ryan Grigson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ryan Grigson worth at the age of 52 years old? Ryan Grigson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Ryan Grigson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Player |
Ryan Grigson Social Network
Timeline
Ryan Richard Grigson (born February 23, 1972) is an American football executive who is the senior vice president of player personnel for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
Grigson signed his letter of intent to play college football for the Purdue Boilermakers in 1990, where he would play from 1990 to 1994.
On October 10, 1992, in a game against Minnesota, Grigson was hit in the abdomen by a defender and sustained a life-threatening injury.
He was hospitalized immediately after and the blow resulted in pancreatitis, kidney failure and pneumonia.
He missed the rest of the season, likely to never play again, after becoming a starter during his sophomore year.
Grigson returned for the 1993 season, started ten games and was named one of three captains, along with Mike Alstott and Matt Kingsbury, for the 1994 season (Purdue's first winning season in a decade).
Grigson played college football as a tight end and offensive tackle for the Purdue Boilermakers and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft.
He was a member of the Detroit Lions from 1995 to 1996, and played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1997 before he retired due to a back injury.
Grigson was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round (175th overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.
He was signed to a contract by the Bengals on June 10, 1995, but was waived during final cuts on August 28.
He was signed by the Detroit Lions shortly thereafter and spent the 1995 season with the team.
He was released by the Lions on August 14, 1996.
He played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1997 before he suffered a career-ending back injury and was forced to retire.
Grigson was a pro scout for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and an assistant coach for McPherson College in 1998.
Following his retirement from playing, Grigson became a pro scout for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1998.
In the same year, he was an assistant coach for McPherson College's football team.
In 1999, he was a player personnel coordinator and assistant coach for the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League.
From 1999 to 2003, Grigson was a national and regional scout for the St. Louis Rams.
In 1999, he was a player personnel coordinator and assistant coach for the Buffalo Destroyers of the Arena Football League.
Grigson was hired by the St. Louis Rams as a national scout in 1999.
He was part of the Rams' Super Bowl XXXIV championship team in 1999 and the Rams' NFC Championship/Super Bowl XXXVI team in 2001 as an area scout.
He was hired by the Eagles as a western regional scout in 2004, and was promoted to director of college scouting in 2006.
On May 15, 2004, Grigson was hired by the Philadelphia Eagles as a western regional scout.
He was a part of the Eagles' NFC Championship/Super Bowl XXXIX team in 2004.
On June 8, 2006, he was promoted to director of college scouting, and on February 3, 2010, he was promoted to director of player personnel.
He was promoted to director of player personnel in 2010.
He also has worked with the Seattle Seahawks and Cleveland Browns.
From 2012 to 2016, he served as the general manager of the Indianapolis Colts.
Grigson was hired by the Indianapolis Colts as their general manager on January 11, 2012.
Team owner Jim Irsay said at the time, "I picked Ryan because I felt that he had a vision, that he had an intelligence, that he had a depth of perception and awareness and that he was capable of taking it up to the next level."
Grigson inherited a 2-14 team under head coach Jim Caldwell.
Shortly after assuming his new role, Grigson fired Caldwell and, two weeks later, hired Chuck Pagano as the team's new head coach.
2012 Season: 11-5 Record, AFC South Second Place
In the 2012 NFL Draft, the Colts made 10 selections, including Number One.
Grigson selected Andrew Luck (1), followed by Coby Fleener (34), Dwayne Allen (64), T.Y. Hilton (92), Josh Chapman (136), Vick Ballard (170), LaVon Brazill (206), Justin Anderson (208), Tim Fugger (214), and Chandler Harnish (253, "Mr. Irrelevant").
After the 2012 season, which put the Colts back in the NFL Playoffs with an 11–5 record, the nine-win improvement from the previous year tied the third largest improvement in league history.
Thanks to this turnaround, which included changing 70% of the roster, Grigson earned Executive of the Year honors from the Sporting News and Pro Football Weekly.
He also won the 2013 Drew Brees Mental Toughness Award from the Northwest Indiana Chapter of the National Football Foundation.
2013 Season: 11-5 Record, AFC South Champions
In the 2013 NFL Draft, the Colts made 7 selections.
