Kenyetta Grigsby
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| Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2010-2016 | ||||||||
| Previous Experience: 2004-2006, 2008-2009 (Baltimore Burn, 2004-2006; Baltimore Nighthawks, 2008-2009) | ||||||||
| Jersey Number: 29 | ||||||||
| Position: RB | Age: 37 | |||||||
| Height: 5-6 | Weight: 165 | |||||||
| Hometown: Detroit, MI | ||||||||
| High School: River Rouge HS (MI) | ||||||||
| College: Eastern Kentucky University | ||||||||
| Occupation: LEO, City of Manassas | ||||||||
Kenyetta Grigsby Q&A
| Who was your childhood idol? Why? |
| My grandmother…she could endure all things. She had multiple sclerosis and always stayed positive. |
| Who is your biggest supporter? |
| My family. |
| If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why? |
| My grandmother…just to hear her voice again. |
| Who is your female sports idol? |
| Dawn Staley. |
| Who is your favorite NFL player? Why? |
| On-field play – Marshawn Lynch; preparation – Peyton Manning; mentality – Richard Sherman. |
| What are your favorite hobbies or special interests? |
| MNW 86. |
| What is your favorite food? |
| I’m a foodie, but right now…tacos! |
| What is your favorite book? |
| Child of God, by Lolita Files. |
| How would you describe yourself in three words? |
| Passionate, quirky, loyal. |
| What was the first sport you ever played? |
| Basketball. |
| What is your favorite sports memory? |
| Qualifying for NCAA DI Indoor Championships in the 60-Meter Hurdles. |
| If you could play any other position, which one would you choose? Why? |
| Quarterback…they direct the offense and dictate who gets the ball. It’s the most complex and difficult position on the field. I would love that challenge. |
| Why do you play women’s tackle football? |
| Playing a sport that is typically male-dominated has not been easy, but I feel that my contributions to the game will help open doors and pave the way for young girls to be able to have the same opportunities as the boys. |
Kenyetta Grigsby Articles
June 8, 2011 (Written By FCNP.com Staff)
2014 Profile (Written by Neal Rozendaal)