Garrett Graves

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
6-3
Weight:
207
Position:
S
Hometown:
Eureka, Mont.
High School:
Lincoln County HS

2023 (R-Sr.): Graves is expected to vie for a starting role in the defense again this season.

2022 (R-Jr.):
• Academic All-Big Sky
A solid contributor as a backup in the secondary… Played in 12 games and made two starts at the beginning of the season… Totaled 31 tackles (12 solo) and 4 TFLs for a loss of 11 yards… Forced a fumble against Northwestern State… Picked-off two passes, one against Northwestern State and one against SEMO in the FCS playoffs he returned for a total of 40 yards… Also logged a career-best seven pass breakups.

2020-21 (R-So.):
• Academic All-Big Sky
Earned extended playing time, as well as five starts for Montana’s secondary… Racked up 45 tackles, including two for loss, and three pass breakups… Logged a career-high 11 tackles against Cal Poly… Returned an interception for a TD against Northern Arizona in one of many strong defensive performances on the season… Was a valuable contributor on special teams, returning six kickoffs for 191 yards, an average of 31.8 yards per return.

2019 (R-Fr.):
• Academic All-Big Sky
Played in all 14 contests for the Griz as a redshirt freshman on special teams and as a receiver… Made the switch from QB to receiver after fall camp… Posted nine tackles on the season, seven solo… Blocked a kick against Weber State (11/16), also had two catches for 5 yards in the win over the Wildcats… Caught a total of four passes for 24 yards on the year… Had a statement tackle against Eastern Washington on punt coverage... Awarded the Bill and Phyllis Bouchee Family Football Scholarship.

2018 (Fr.):
• Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year
Saw action in 2 games for the Grizzlies as a true freshman ... Rushed for 18 yards on 7 attempts with a long of 10

High School: Four-time letterwinner in football, wrestling, and track at Lincoln County High… A two-time state champion in football… Also a state champion wrestler, undefeated at 182 lbs… Two-time All-State selection in football and wrestling… Threw for 42 touchdowns his senior season… Team averaged more than 44 points per game his senior season… Pulled in six interceptions on defense as well… Team captain for three years in wrestling and two years in football… Also named Most Valuable Athlete in track… No. 1 rated QB in the state of Montana by MaxPreps… Played prep football under coach Trevor Utter.

Personal: Studying business and sports marketing at UM… Parents are Joel and Leslie Graves of Eureka.

Career Single Game Highs
Tackles: 11 (vs. Cal Poly, 2021)
Interceptions: 1 (at Northern Arizona, 2021, Southeast Missouri, 2022)
Pass breakups: 1 (3 occasions)