Jeremy Askew Gray (born October 8, 1985) is an American politician, fitness instructor, and retired football player serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 83rd district and as Co-Chair of the Alabama Future Caucus under the Millennial Action Project. He assumed office on November 7, 2018.
Jeremy Gray | |
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Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 83rd district | |
Assumed office November 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | George Bandy |
Personal details | |
Born | Jeremy Askew Gray October 8, 1985 Opelika, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | North Carolina State University (BS) Auburn University (MBA) |
American football career | |
Career information | |
High school: | Opelika (AL) |
College: | NC State |
Position: | Cornerback |
Career history | |
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Born in Opelika, Alabama, Gray graduated from Opelika High School in 2004 where he was a star football and track athlete. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in sports management from North Carolina State University. As an undergraduate, Gray was a defensive back for the NC State Wolfpack football team from 2005 to 2008.[1][2] He was a two-year starter and made 61 solo tackles as a senior.[3] In 39 career games played, he recorded 132 total tackles, seven interceptions, and one quarterback sack.[2][4]
Gray played for the Tulsa Talons and the Kansas City Command of the Arena Football League in 2011.[3][4] He recorded his first career interception with the Talons in a loss to the Dallas Vigilantes on March 19.[3][5] From 2013 to 2015, Gray worked as a fitness instructor in Opelika. In 2015, he played as a cornerback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[4][6] Gray later returned to Alabama, where he has since worked as a personal trainer and yoga instructor.[7] Gray was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives and assumed office on November 7, 2018.[8]
Gray has worked to lift a ban on yoga in Alabama schools.[9]
In November 2023, Gray announced his candidacy to represent Alabama's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is running as a Democrat in the March 5, 2024, primary election.[10]