Albany's Tommy Grady Named Offensive Player of the Year
Friday July 27, 2018
Grady earns award for second-time in his career
LAS VEGAS – The Arena Football League has announced that Albany Empire quarterback Tommy Grady has been named 2018 Offensive Player of the Year. Grady becomes the fifth player to win the award twice in his career (Eddie Brown, Damian Harrell, Chris Jackson, and Aaron Garcia)
Grady (6’7, 245, Utah) finished the 2018 regular season completing 228-of-341 passes for 2,960 yards, six interceptions, and 81 passing TDs. Grady led the League in passing yards, passing touchdowns, and pass efficiency (126.2).
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
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YEAR |
PLAYER |
TEAM |
2018 |
Tommy Grady |
Albany |
2017 |
Randy Hippeard |
Tampa Bay |
2016 |
Joe Hills |
Jacksonville |
2015 |
Dan Raudabaugh |
Philadelphia |
2014 |
Nick Davila |
Arizona |
2013 |
Erik Meyer |
Spokane |
2012 |
Tommy Grady |
Utah |
2011 |
Aaron Garcia |
Jacksonville |
2010 |
Chris Greisen |
Milwaukee |
2008 |
Chris Jackson |
Philadelphia |
2007 |
Siaha Burley |
Utah |
2006 |
Damian Harrell |
Colorado |
2005 |
Damian Harrell |
Colorado |
2004 |
Marcus Nash |
Las Vegas |
2003 |
Chris Jackson |
Los Angeles |
2002 |
Mark Grieb |
San Jose |
2001 |
Aaron Garcia |
New York |
2000 |
Mike Horacek |
Iowa |
1999 |
Eddie Brown |
Albany |
1998 |
Calvin Shexnayder |
Arizona |
1997 |
Barry Wagner |
Orlando |
1996 |
Eddie Brown |
Albany |
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