Former FAMU gridiron star Quinn Gray is returning to The Hill to coach quarterbacks.In an interview with the Jacksonville Times-Union, Gray spoke about his recent decision to step down as the head football coach at Jackson High School and return to his alma mater. He said his decision was prompted by the severe budget cuts that await Duval County’s public school athletic programs next year.
"It's a great opportunity to coach on the collegiate level," Gray told the Times-Union. That's ultimately where I wanted to be. There are things going on in Duval. A meeting we had with [Duval County athletic director] Jon Fox on Thursday woke me up to the fact that I may not have a coaching job. Then, that same day, I got a call from Tallahassee [FAMU]. I thought I'd better take advantage of the opportunity.
Gray entered the NFL in 2002 as an undrafted free agent. He played as a quarterback for the Jacksonville Jaguars for five seasons. He also had brief stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, and Kansas City Chiefs.