Dwayne Gratz

ABOUT DWAYNE GRATZ

NFL cornerback who made three interceptions for the Jacksonville Jaguars during his rookie 2013 season. He was a third round draft pick for Jacksonville out of the University of Connecticut.

He was offered scholarships by four Division 1 programs after helping Piscataway Township High School win a state championship in 2007.

He earned consecutive All-Big East selections during his 2011 and 2012 seasons at the University of Connecticut. He twice led the team in interceptions.

He was raised by a single mother, growing up in Piscataway, New Jersey.

He had his first NFL interception against quarterback Jake Locker on November 10, 2013.