John Grace

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John Grace (born October 2, 1977) is a Canadian Football League linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes.

[edit] College Career

Grace attended Marshall University, and was a two-time Team Defensive MVP, a two-time All-MAC selection, and was the 1998 Motor City Bowl MVP. He finished his stellar college career with 15 sacks, and 437 tackles.

[edit] Professional Career

Grace joined the CFL in 2000, playing 6 games for the Montreal Alouettes over 2 seasons. In 2002 he played for the Ottawa Renegades, and was an all star. After another season in Ottawa, he moved to the Calgary Stampeders, where he was an all star in 2004 and 2005, and won the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award in 2005. After returning to Calgary in 2006, Grace was again signed as a free agent by the Montreal Alouettes during the off-season.