101. Dave Grayson

Grayson came a long way, as he went undrafted out of Oregon. Upon making the Dallas Texans roster, he immediately made an impact with his defensive acumen and kick return ability. Grayson was an AFL All-Star on six occasions and is the all-time interception leader of that respective league.

Joining the Oakland Raiders in 1965, remaning an elite Cornerback, but he switched to Safety in his last four seasons where like he was at Corner, was a multi-time AFL All-Star in his second position. He led the AFL in picks in 1968 (10), and had 48 overall.

Should Dave Grayson be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 63.9%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.2%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 11.1%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 2.8%

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: San Diego, California, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1976
Position: Cornerback, Safety
Games Played: 139
Notable Statistics: 48 Interceptions
933 Interception Return Yards
5 Interception Return Touchdowns
2 Fumble Recoveries
25 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack*
9 Punt Returns
41 Punt Return Yards
110 Kick Returns
2,798 Kick Return Yards
1 Kick Return Touchdown
105 Approximate Value

9 Playoff Games
1 Interception
20 Interception Return Yards

*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981
Played For: Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Oakland Raiders
College: Oregon
Drafted: Undrafted in 1961
Major Accolades and Awards: AFL Championship Rings (1) (Oakland Raiders, 1967)
AFL All-Time Team
First Team AFL All-Pro Selection (4) (1964, 1965, 1968 & 1969)
Second Team AFL All-Pro Selection (1) (1966)
AFL All-Star Selections (6) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1969)
Most Interceptions (1) (AFL 1968)
Most Interception Return Yards (1) (AFL 1964)
Highest Approximate Value (1) (AFL 1965)
Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (4) (1964, 1965, 1968 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (3) (AFL 1964, 1968 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (5) (AFL 1961, 1964, 1965, 1968 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (5) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (5) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Kick Return (4) (1962, 1963, 1964 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Returns (1) (1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Return Yards (4) (1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964)
Notable All Time Rankings: 16. Interception Return Yards: 933
42. Interceptions: 48
51. Yards per Kick Return: 25.2
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None