Eric Legrand

I first saw Eric LeGrand, former defensive tackle, on ESPN being honored at the Espy’s and was a fan of his outlook and incredible story for years. After we met virtually earlier this year, I immediately reached out to interview him. Days later, Shaquem Griffin’s team reached out. It just seemed like kismet. Here I was, a woman with no knowledge of football, and two men making history in the NFL were suddenly in my midst. I intended to write separate pieces about Eric LeGrand and Shaquem Griffin, their philosophies, work and philanthropy, but after talking to both of them separately and seeing so many powerful common themes in their lives, it became obvious that whether they know each other well or not, they had kindred ideals, that we can all learn from.

If there was one thing Eric LeGrand could count on through the years since he was injured in a 2010 Rutgers football game it was seeing Bruce Medley’s familiar smile as his van parked on campus. It didn’t matter if it was a Rutgers football game, a soccer match or...

Eric LeGrand did what he does best: Break records. The coronavirus pandemic forced the inspirational former Rutgers player to cancel his 10th annual “A Walk to Believe” 5K run/walk/roll last June, scuttling his plans for a milestone bash. So LeGrand quickly pivoted and made the event virtual, getting participants from all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well from 10 countries, to set a fundraising record for Team LeGrand and the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation for spinal cord research.

Eric LeGrand knows what it takes to rebuild your life. The former Rutgers University defensive tackle was left paralyzed from the neck down after colliding with an Army football player during a game in October 2010. But since the life-changing moment, LeGrand has published a memoir, earned a Jimmy V...

Former Rutgers player Eric LeGrand has joined Scarlet Nation to answer questions from our readers. LeGrand is one of the most recognizable Rutgers figures in history and continues to serve as an inspiration to people all over the world. Click here to enter this week's special Q and A featuring one of Rutgers' finest.

Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has served as an inspiration to many and now he is extending a helping hand to former NBA star Shawn Bradley. Bradley was recently paralyzed after he was hit by a car while biking in his home state of Utah. The 48-year-old underwent neck fusion surgery and has spent the last eight weeks hospitalized and undergoing rehabilitation.

Former NBA star Shawn Bradley was revealed to be paralyzed after he was involved in a serious bicycle in January, and a former Rutgers University football player is offering some encouraging advice. Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed during a game against Army in 2010 when he suffered a severe spinal...

Rutgers, playing in its first NCAA Tournament since 1991, appeared poised to continue its magical season into the Sweet 16 — until all hell broke loose. The Scarlet Knights watched a 10-point lead with 10 minutes remaining slowly disappear, getting outscored 16-4 in the final six minutes as the University of Houston staved off the 10-seed from a matchup with former Big East foe Syracuse in the Sweet 16.

Former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand has offered some words of advice to former NBA center Shawn Bradley on the heels of Bradley becoming paralyzed after a car hit his bike. LeGrand, who suffered a spinal cord injury during a 2010 game against Army that left him paralyzed, gave his...

Eric LeGrand is ready to be an inspiration for Shawn Bradley ... the former Rutgers football player tells TMZ Sports he'd love to talk with the NBA legend and let him know life is NOT over despite his new condition. LeGrand -- who overcame a tragic football injury in 2010...

Eric LeGrand, Shawn Bradley, Rutgers University, National Basketball Association, TMZ. Eric LeGrand is ready to be an inspiration for Shawn Bradley ... the former Rutgers football player tells TMZ Sports he'd love to talk with the NBA legend and let him know life is NOT over despite his new condition.

Eric LeGrand To Shawn Bradley, Life Isn't Over After Injury, Trust Me!. Eric LeGrand Reaches Out to Ryan Shazier, I Can Help You!. Greg Schiano -- BIGTIME SUPPORT FROM EX-PLAYER ... 'He's a Great Coach'. Paralyzed College Football Star Eric LeGrand -- To Be Honored with Manliest of Man Awards.

WOODBRIDGE, NJ—Ever since a tragic accident on the football field left Eric LeGrand paralyzed, the former Rutgers player has become an inspiration to people all over the world with his positive attitude and vibrant spirit. Now he’s hoping to energize people in a new way – with a caffeine jolt.

Eric LeGrand’s new business has a home. LeGrand’s Coffee House will be the first tenant at the new Avenue and Green development in his hometown of Woodbridge, the inspirational former Rutgers football player told NJ Advance Media. The arrival is a huge boost for the town, mayor John McCormac told...

Eric LeGrand, a Rutgers alumnus and former defensive tackle for the Scarlet Knights, got the idea back in summer 2020 to start his own business, LeGrand Coffee House, and will be opening his first storefront in Woodbridge, New Jersey this summer after the success of his online shop. “(I wanted...

In 2010, LeGrand became paralyzed while making a tackle in a game. With this new endeavor, he aims to continue spreading positivity through coffee and a "daily cup of believe." Ten years ago, Eric LeGrand’s life was forever changed when he experienced a life-altering spinal cord injury on the Rutgers...

On Oct. 16, 2010, the entire college football world stopped when Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand was carted off the field motionless after a scary fourth-quarter collision during a kickoff return. LeGrand was paralyzed from the neck down and given a 0-5% chance of walking the rest of his life.