University of Massachusets Athletics

2026 Football Roster

Grant Mills

Grant Mills

  • Position:
    Long Snapper
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    223
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Mooresville, N.C.
  • High School:
    The Cannon School
  • Prev School:
    Ohio State / North Carolina

Before Massachusetts


  • Was with Ohio State for the 2025 season after spending his freshman season with North Carolina (2024). 
  • Did not appear in a game in 2024 or 2025.  
  • Prior to UNC, he was a four-year letterman at long snapper and offensive lineman at The Cannon School, appearing in 38 games. 
  • Ranked as a five-star snapper by the kicking specific services. 
  • Tabbed a 2024 Adidas All-American and Man of the Year finalist. 
  • Ranked as the No. 1 snapper in North Carolina and earned South Charlotte Sports Report Specialist of the Year honors. 
  • A first-team All-Observer honoree. 
  • Helped The Cannon School to the 2021 NCISAA State Championship and two conference titles. 
  • Also played basketball and was a member of the National Art Honor Society and two-time member of the Honor Council. 
2025 Massachusetts Football - National Signing Day Press Conference | 12.03.25
Wednesday, December 03
UMass FB | Coach Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs. Bowling Green | 11.25.25
Tuesday, November 25
2025 Massachusetts Football - Week 14 (Bowling Green) Thursday Press Conference
Thursday, November 20
UMass FB | Joe Harasymiak Post Game Press Conference vs Ohio | 11.18.25
Tuesday, November 18