Gregory Junior (born June 21, 1999) is an American professional

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. He played at Crossett High School in Crossett, Arkansas, and played

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for the

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College career

Junior played

at Ouachita Baptist. During his senior season in 2021, he recorded 46 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, and seven pass breakups.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Junior was selected in the sixth round of the

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by the

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, becoming the first player to be drafted to the

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from Ouachita Baptist. He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the

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the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 19, 2022. On September 16, 2023, Junior was placed on

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after suffering a hamstring injury in Week 1. He was activated on November 11, 2023. On August 6, 2024, the Jaguars waived Junior with an injury designation.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 17, 2024, Junior signed with the

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practice squad. He was released on October 7, 2024.

Houston Texans

On October 14, 2024, Junior was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with Houston on January 21, 2025. On May 13, 2025, Junior was waived by the Texans.

Green Bay Packers

On May 21, 2025, Junior signed with the

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. He was released on August 4, 2025.

References

External links

Ouachita Baptist Tigers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Junior, Gregory 1999 births Living people People from Crossett, Arkansas American football cornerbacks Players of American football from Arkansas Ouachita Baptist Tigers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Indianapolis Colts players Houston Texans players Green Bay Packers players 21st-century American sportsmen