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.... that starting Oklahoma State safety Vernon Grant was killed last night in an auto accident in Dallas.
My heart goes out to his family.

Oklahoma State football player and Duncanville High grad Vernon Grant was killed in a car accident in Dallas Monday night.


Grant, 22, was a three-year starter at safety at OSU. Last season he had 67 tackles, two sacks, two interceptions, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles. He recorded a team-high nine tackles in the Alamo Bowl.


Duncanville football coach Dan Schreiber called Grant well-rounded, pointing to his National Honor Society status as a high schooler.


“All the things people are going to dwell on are not what made him special,” said Schreiber, who was Duncanville’s defensive coordinator when Grant attended the school. “He’s a great athlete, a great football player, but he had a 3.85 GPA here. And he always gave back.”


Schreiber said Grant gave a speech to Duncanville football players two weeks ago, telling the seniors what their responsibilities were on and off the field.


Said Schreiber: “The one thing he said that hit home was, ‘I play because I love it. That’s how you’ve got to do everything in your world.’ He’s one of those kids the media people don’t write about – he’s not in trouble, he’s the best part of any organization he’s part of. You never doubted his effort or sincerity.”

How horrible. My condolences to his family, friends, teammates and coaches.

I think his mother passed away within the last year as well. I hope he has no siblings, because that would be tough.

Prayers to his family and friends

Prayers toward his Family and Friends!

Stay Strong.