Grant Merritt

Grant was born in Houston, Texas. He participated in theater and sports from an early age and quickly excelled in football. After being selected as an All-District wide receiver in high school, he would then receive a full scholarship to play at Blinn Junior College, and from there, Sam Houston State University. Grant led the team in receiving yards at Blinn, where they won a National Championship and participated in another National Championship while playing for Sam Houston State. After graduating, he then decided to pursue his other passion, acting. In 2014, he landed the role of Matt Skokie in the award-winning show 'American Crime' (ABC). The following year, he portrayed the role of Rick Nabors, alongside Finn Wittrock and Aaron Eckhart in Angelo Pizzo's sports drama 'My All-American.'