Quinn Fordham Gray Sr. was named Head Coach of the Albany State University Golden Rams football program on December 19, 2022, bringing with him a wealth of experience as a former NFL quarterback and collegiate coach. In just two seasons, Gray has made an immediate impact, guiding Albany State to competitive success in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
In his first season (2023) at the helm, Gray led the Golden Rams to a 6-5Â overall record and an appearance in the SIAC Championship Game, showcasing his ability to instill discipline, structure, and a winning mentality. In his second season (2024), the program continued to build under his leadership, finishing 6-4Â overall with a 6-2 conference record, tying for second in the SIAC standings.
Under his leadership, Albany State has captured back-to-back HBCU Classic sweeps, including multiple wins in the NYC HBCU Classic, Coastal City Classic, and the Fountain City Classic. The Golden Rams offense ranked No. 1 in the SIAC in scoring during the 2024 regular season, averaging 34.5 points per game.
Coach Gray has coached 12 SIAC All-Conference players in two years, including:
- Back-to-back SIAC Freshmen of the Year: Frederick Gaines (2023) and Tiant Wyche (2024)
- 2024 SIAC Offensive Player of the Year: Quarterback Isaiah Knowles
He has also raised the team GPA to 2.82 and graduated 23 football student-athletes, including four who earned their master’s degrees.
His impact goes beyond the field. Gray mentored student-athlete Jack Pierrot, who was selected as an NFL Foundation Fellow, and guided student intern Ashanti Hart, who now serves as a graduate intern at the FBS level with Kennesaw State University.
Gray began his coaching career in 2017 as the head football coach at Lincoln High School in Tallahassee, Florida, where he rebuilt the program and cultivated a culture of growth and accountability. In 2020, he transitioned to the collegiate level as the quarterbacks coach at Alcorn State University, further sharpening his offensive acumen and developing talent at the NCAA Division I level. Gray also served as a senior offensive analyst at the University of Memphis.
Before entering the coaching ranks, Gray enjoyed a distinguished professional playing career as a quarterback, spanning the National Football League (NFL), NFL Europe, and the United Football League (UFL). Gray was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2002. After a successful stint with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe in 2003, he returned to the Jaguars, where he played from 2005 to 2007. In 2008, he had brief off-season stints with both the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts before joining the Kansas City Chiefs for the regular season. Gray concluded his professional career in 2009 with the New York Sentinels of the UFL.
A standout athlete from an early age, Gray grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and attended Dillard High School, where he was a multi-sport star, excelling as a quarterback in football, a pitcher in baseball, and a standout in basketball. He earned All-Region and All-District honors in football and carried that competitive edge to the next level.
Gray played college football at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he left an indelible mark on the program. He set multiple all-time records, including:
- Career Passing Yards – 7,378
- Pass Attempts – 1,113
- Pass Completions – 562
- Touchdown Passes – 57
- Single-Game Pass Attempts – 65 vs. North Carolina A&T (2001)
In recognition of his record-setting collegiate career, Gray was inducted into both the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Hall of Fame and the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.
Gray holds a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Florida A&M University (2006) and earned his Master of Science in Sports Commerce from the University of Memphis in 2023, underscoring his commitment to lifelong learning and professional development.
A devoted husband and father, Gray is married to Shemeka Gray, and together they have six children: Quine, Destiny, David, Quinn Jr., Ashton, and Londyn.
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