“Grayson was already into football by the time he was 4 or 5 years old,” said Grayson McCall’s mother during an interview. It reflects that he just loves playing the game. Among college football’s most promising quarterbacks, Grayson McCall is the one who has appealing physical characteristics and skills that make him a good fit for the NFL. When we talk about athletes’ success stories, their family comes first on the list of priorities, and as for NC State’s QB.

On December 13, 2000, Grayson McCall was born in the family of Jody McCall and Lisa McCall. His parents’ marital relationship didn’t last too long. When McCall was young, his parents divorced, leading Grayson and his two siblings to live with their mother. Yes, Grayson has two siblings, an older brother, and a younger sister. Among them, Grayson was that kid in whom “You saw some natural stuff that a lot of quarterbacks don’t do,” said Jamey Chadwell, Coastal Carolina football coach. 

Before joining NC State Wolfpack, the star quarterback played for Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. There he won the Sun Belt Player of the Year award three times. Along with that, McCall led Coastal Carolina to victories in crucial matchups between unbeaten teams against Louisiana and BYU, starting all twelve games. It reflects despite his parents’ separation, both of them remain a supportive presence in Grayson’s life to boost him to move forward to his passion.

McCall has demonstrated his toughness and arm at Coastal Carolina. In the 2020 season against Kansas, he scored five touchdowns in a 38-23 victory, which left fans surprised. Even the head coach stated, “He helicopters himself into the end zone. And he gets right back up. You’re just like, ‘Whoa, that’s some toughness! This kid has got something.'” Behind his tremendous success, you can’t ignore the unwavering support of his parents.

What Role Did Grayson McCall’s Parents Play in His Life?

Both the parents play an integral role throughout Grayson’s journey in the gridiron. His father, Jody McCall, continues to be involved in Grayson’s football journey and is adjusting to his son’s rising fame. Whereas, his mother played a significant role in shaping Grayson and his siblings following the divorce. Even she is the only person in his life who motivated him to dream big. “When he was young, sometimes when we drove by the stadium on the way to the beach, I’d say: ‘Maybe you can play football there one day,” said Lisa McCall during an interview.

Throughout his early years and even after he rose to the top of the QB rankings, his mother has always been a part of his game. Like so many families in the Carolinas, Lisa said, “The family used to make the three-hour drive from Indian Trail to Myrtle Beach on a fairly regular basis during the summer.” So, you can understand the involvement of his mother in his success. However, the star QB is currently focusing on his upcoming matchup to bring success to the Wolfpack.