Rex Grossman - 2003 Draft Day Picks

Rex Grossman was born on August 23, 1980 inAfter high school Grossman decided to take his
Bloomington, Indiana. At an early age it wasgame to the University of Florida. Although his
evident that Grossman was going to be a greatcollege career got off to a slow start, as soon as
quarterback. Not only did he have the skills tohe settled in things started to look up quite a bit.
excel at this position, but he also had the mentalDuring his career at Florida Grossman set many
capacity as well. Grossman has not disappointedrecords both at the school as well as in the
by being a success at the high school, college, andconference. This included a passer rating of 146.77
professional levels of football.putting him on the list as the third most efficient
Grossman began to play football while in gradepasser in the history of the Southeastern
school and by the time he reached sixth grade heConference. For his college career Grossman
was a full time quarterback. While at Bloomingtontallied 9,164 yards and 77 touchdowns.
High School South Grossman had a great career.With their first pick in the 2003 NFL Draft the
When everything was said and done he hadChicago Bears selected Grossman. Although
thrown for more than 7,500 yards and 97Grossman struggled during much of his early
touchdowns. This was capped off by a seniorcareer, he finally made strides in 2006 by leading
season in which he passed for 44 touchdowns,the Bears to the Super Bowl. While Grossman and
which included one game where he had six.the Bears wound up on the losing end of the
Grossman led his team to the 5A statestick, this showed fans and the team that he is a
championship in the state of Indiana during thecapable starting quarterback in the NFL.
1998 season.