Dual-threat QB who won with arm, legs, and big-game poise
Grainger was Georgia State’s engine in 2023, throwing for 2,621 yards and 20 touchdowns while adding 736 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores, and he capped his Panthers career with a 5-touchdown bowl MVP performance against Utah State.[2][6] His differentiators were clear: he could create explosive plays as both a passer and runner, handled high-volume work without collapsing efficiency, and produced when the stage got bigger, including a 466-yard, 4-touchdown day at Charlotte that earned national recognition.[5][7] For a team, he fit as a dynamic, movement-based QB who brings toughness and production, not just empty stats.[6][7]
