Report: Patriots To Meet With Quarterback Will Grier, Who 'Put On A Show' At Pro Day
BOSTON (CBS) -- The Patriots have a lot of work to do in next month's draft, up and down the roster. But as is always the case, the most intrigue and attention will be paid on any potential addition at quarterback.
While it's not yet known when or if the Patriots will draft a quarterback next month, you can now officially add former West Virginia quarterback Will Grier to the list.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported, via a scout, that Grier "put on a show" at his pro day, and also said that the Patriots are among the teams that will meet with him before the draft.
The Patriots also reportedly met with a pair of West Virginia wide receivers: Gary Jennings and David Sills.
The #Steelers and #Patriots both spent time w/ @WVUfootball WRs Gary Jennings and David Sills yesterday, before today's Pro Day. Both young men also met/are meeting w/ the #Saints and #Lions here.
— Aditi Kinkhabwala (@AKinkhabwala) March 21, 2019
Grier began his college career at Florida in 2015 but transferred to West Virginia after getting suspended for a positive PED test. In his two years playing for the Mountaineers, Grier completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 7,354 yards (9.37 yards per attempt), 71 TDs and 20 INTs.
This is cool. Got QB ball speed numbers at the Combine. WV's Will Grier had the strongest arm with a 59 score (tied w Boise's Brett Rypien). Other top QBs: MSU's Nick Fitzgerald & NC State's Ryan Finley at 57; BUF's Tyree Jackson, Mizzou's Drew Lock & Duke's Daniel Jones at 54.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 8, 2019
Will Grier on how he's handling the attention and scrutiny of the NFL Combine: pic.twitter.com/oLW0Nq9D1b
— Phil Orban (@philorbanWSOC9) March 1, 2019
The Patriots own the 32nd overall pick, along with two second-round picks and three third-round picks.