Greedy Vance Jr.
| No. 41 – Las Vegas Raiders | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 8, 2001[1] |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Edna Karr (New Orleans, Lousiana) |
| College: | Louisville (2020–2021) Florida State (2022–2023) USC (2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
Greedy Vance Jr. (born October 8, 2001)[1] is an American professional football cornerback for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, the Louisville Cardinals and the USC Trojans.
Early life and high school
[edit]Vance Jr. attended Edna Karr High School in New Orleans, Louisiana. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Louisville Cardinals over others offers such as Auburn, Mississippi State, Arkansas, Arizona State, and Virginia.[2]
College career
[edit]Louisville
[edit]As a freshman in 2020, Vance Jr. recorded one tackle in five games played.[3] In 2021 he played in 12 games with nine starts, where he recorded 36 tackles with one being for a loss, seven pass deflections, and a forced fumble.[4] After the season, Vance Jr. entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5]
Florida State
[edit]Vance Jr. transferred to play for the Florida State.[6] In week 4 of the 2022 season, he recorded his first career interception in a victory over Boston College.[7] In the 2022 season, Vance Jr. recorded 16 tackles, five pass deflections, and three interceptions.[8] During the 2023 season, he notched 18 tackles, three pass deflections, and an interception in 14 games. After the year, Vance Jr. entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[9]
USC
[edit]Vance Jr. transferred to play for the USC Trojans.[10] In week 12 of the 2024 season, he notched an interception in a 28-20 win versus Nebraska Cornhuskers.[11] Vance Jr. finished the 2024 season, playing in 11 games with six starts, recording 29 tackles with one being for a loss two pass deflections, after which he declared for the NFL draft.[12]
Professional career
[edit]After not being selected in the 2025 NFL draft, Vance Jr. signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b @iam_jvxiiii (October 8, 2022). "Made 21 today, just really want to thank God for loving me unconditionally and be patient with me. I'm thankful for the good heart and spirits he gifted me with. Hope to see many more!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 20, 2025 – via Twitter.
- ^ Wynne, Keith (December 14, 2019). "Greedy Vance Commits To Louisville Football". Card Chronicle. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ McGavic, Matthew. "Louisville CB Greedy Vance Enters Transfer Portal". Louisville Cardinals on SI. SI.com. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Karels, Carter (July 17, 2022). "Florida State DB Greedy Vance grateful for Dillan Gibbons' fundraising to restore family home". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ Murschel, Matt (February 8, 2022). "FSU transfer defensive back Greedy Vance brings scrappy, disciplined play to Seminoles". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Weiler, Curt (December 28, 2021). "Louisville defensive back Greedy Vance transferring to Florida State football". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Kassim, Ehsan (November 14, 2022). "Florida State football: Greedy Vance finished with the highest coverage grade, according to PFF". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Bakich, Jackson. "Former FSU Football DB Greedy Vance Receives 13 Offers After Entering Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Williams, Jack (April 11, 2024). "FSU football defensive back Greedy Vance Jr enters NCAA transfer portal". Tallahassee Democrat. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Dustin (April 21, 2024). "USC Football Lands Former FSU Football Defensive Back Out Of NCAA Transfer Portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 13, 2025.
- ^ Schofield, Suzanne (November 22, 2024). "Greedy Vance Jr. contributes to Nebraska victory amid defensive struggles". Annenberg Media. Retrieved May 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Lewis, Dustin. "Ex-Florida State cornerback lands with Las Vegas Raiders". Sports Reference. Retrieved May 12, 2025.