Grayson Tempest

CAREER NOTES: A two-time letterwinner … In his third season at Tulsa … Played as a true freshman in 2023 … Played in 24 career games with eight starts … Has a career total of four catches for 17 yards. 2024 Academic All-Conference 2023 Academic All-Conference 2024: Played in all 12 games this season during his sophomore season at TU. Started in eight games, making his first start of his career against Northwestern State. Filled the stat sheet for TU during the 2024 season as he had 16 receptions for 138 yards, four rushes for 17 yards and six kick returns for 129 yards. Had a career-high five receptions against Army. Recorded his longest reception (43 yards) of his career against Florida Atlantic. Had a reception in 10 of the 12 games he played in. 2023: Played in all 12 games as a true freshman. Saw most of his playing time on special teams. Had one tackle. Made his collegiate debut on Aug. 31 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Earned academic all-conference honors. HIGH SCHOOL Was a three-year letterwinner and starter at Union High School. Caught 48 passes for 646 yards and 5 TDs in his first season at receiver as a senior. Was the starting quarterback his sophomore and junior seasons. Scored as a receiver, rusher, passer, punt returner and kickoff returner as a senior Was team captain as a senior. Had 1,216 all-purpose yards with 12 TDs his senior season. Helped lead his team to an 11-1 record, district title and the state semifinals as a senior. Threw for 1,832 yards and 14 TDs while completing 118-of-225 passes in his two seasons at quarterback. Named the 6AI District 2 co-MVP as a senior. Earned academic all-state honors in each of his three seasons. High school coach was Kirk Fridrich. PERSONAL Favorite NFL team is the Minnesota Vikings. His favorite pro sports team is the Oklahoma City Thunder. Began playing football at age 10. Favorite movie is “Goodwill Hunting.” Lists “Moneyball” as his favorite sports movie. Carolina Panthers receiver Adam Thielen is his favorite NFL player. Favorite TV show is “Breaking Bad.” His favorite pro athlete is NBA star Russell Westbrook. His father played college football at Northeastern State. Has two siblings. Parents are Tony and Jennifer Tempest. Majoring in finance.