David Alan Grier Jokes About Going Undrafted In NFL Draft

Veteran comedian and actor David Alan Grier has taken to Instagram with a humorous post about his fictional NFL Draft prospects, joining the conversation around one of sports’ biggest events of the year.

In his recent Instagram post, Grier shared a photo of himself wearing a serious expression while dressed in casual attire. The image shows him standing with his arms crossed in what appears to be a contemplative pose. With his trademark wit, he captioned the post: “Guess y’all heard, after 3 rounds I’m still undrafted!!! #NFLDraft 🤷🏾‍♂️”

The 68-year-old star’s post comes during the 2024 NFL Draft weekend, when college football players anxiously await being selected by professional teams. Grier, who has never actually played professional football, cleverly inserted himself into the conversation with his self-deprecating humor that has become his hallmark throughout his decades-long career in entertainment.

Fans quickly caught on to the joke, appreciating Grier’s ability to poke fun at himself while commenting on a major sporting event. The post garnered thousands of likes within hours as followers played along with the gag.

While Grier may joke about NFL aspirations, his actual background is firmly rooted in the arts. He had graduated from the Yale School of Drama with an MFA and began his career in theater before transitioning to television and film.

Grier rose to prominence as a cast member on the groundbreaking sketch comedy show “In Living Color” in the early 1990s, where he created memorable characters and impressions that showcased his versatility as a performer. Recently, Grier has appeared in a video discussing his famous James Brown impression from his “In Living Color” days, which he shared on his social media.

Currently, Grier stars in the NBC comedy series “St. Denis Medical,” as indicated by a recent promotional post on his Instagram where he asked, “is laughter the best medicine?” alongside a clip from the show.

Despite not being an athlete, Grier has shown himself to be an avid sports enthusiast. Just days before his NFL Draft joke, he posted about the Detroit Pistons with the caption “Yup…what a game! #Pistons 🏀” showing his support for the NBA team.

He also recently celebrated Yale’s success with a post captioned “Now that’s how you do it! #BoolaBoola 🏆” – a nod to his alma mater.

Beyond sports and comedy, Grier shares glimpses into his personal life through social media, including posts about his culinary adventures. He recently shared photos of homemade ratatouille with the caption “Made a thump of ratatouille last night…Delish! 😘” and even posts about his pet, with a recent photo captioned “Pickles gettin his morning rays ☀️”

Grier’s career spans theater, television, film, and comedy. He has earned Tony Award nominations for his work on Broadway, including performances in “The First,” “A Soldier’s Play,” and the musical “Porgy and Bess.”

His talent for blending humor with social commentary has made him a respected voice in entertainment, known for bringing both laughs and thoughtful perspectives to his work.

The actor recently paid tribute to fellow performer Hal Williams with a post saying “Rest well Hal 🙏🏾 🕊️🙏🏾” – demonstrating his connection to the broader entertainment community.

While Grier may not be headed to the NFL anytime soon, his ability to connect with audiences through humor remains as strong as ever. His mock disappointment about remaining undrafted stands as yet another example of how he continues to entertain and engage fans across social media platforms with his distinctive comedic voice.

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David Alan Grier became a member of the cast of the groundbreaking comedy show 'In Living Color,' which aired from 1990 to 1994.

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