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Doran Grant
Cornerback
5-10, 200
Ohio State
Rookie

Who is your football mentor or inspiration?
I'd say my dad, Ted Jones Sr. He played four years at Michigan State, 1979-82. He pretty much helped me get to this point where I'm at right now.

What motivates you?
My father and also my family. They're always there through it all.

What is your football mindset?
I want to make a play. If it's special teams, if it's defense, whatever I can do to help the team I just want to make a game-changing play every game.

Why do you play football?
Love of the game. You don't make it this far without loving the game. Trust me you gotta love the game, the competitiveness of it. Also, I play for my dad.

What is your proudest football moment or memory?
Winning the national championship (in 2014) at Ohio State.

Who is the teammate that has made the biggest impression on you?
If I had to single one out it would be (Ohio State linebacker) Curtis Grant.

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When you hear Steelers football, what do you think?**
Toughness, just straight toughness across the board.

What do you like about Pittsburgh?
It's a tough city, a blue-collar city. Everybody's working hard at whatever they're doing. It's a nice city.

What are your goals for 2015?
Just to help out this team the best way I can.

What are your career goals?
Leave a positive mark on the game.