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Ernest Grant
24
Games
22
Solo Tackles
0.5
Sacks
Ernest Grant is a former defensive tackle out of University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 167th overall pick (round 6) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 24 regular-season games from 2000 to 2002, with the Miami Dolphins and Chicago Bears.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 6
Pick
167th overall
Team
Position
Ernest Grant Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | MIA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | MIA | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | CHI | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 15 | 12 | 12 | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
316 lbs
40-Yard Dash
5.31s
Bench Press
24 reps
Vertical Jump
29.5"
Broad Jump
98"
3-Cone Drill
8.00s
Shuttle
5.03s
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