Willis McGahee hopeful to join the National Pro Grid League

McGahee on the Grid: Former proCane RB and two-time NFL Pro Bowler Willis McGahee is a hopeful to join the National Pro Grid League, which will hold a “pro day” event in Miami this weekend. Grid, which touts itself the world’s first professional co-ed sport, is essentially Crossfit, but with teams. Two 14-person teams (split evenly between genders, with one of each over 40) race to complete 11 weightlifting and body-weight events. The league says there are eight teams, including the Miami Surge. McGahee, who lives in Miami, will sign with that outfit.

Those who perform well at pro day events may get invited to the league’s combine event in April. A Grid draft will follow. Athletes (yes, you, if you think you’re up to the challenge) can become eligible by signing up at GridReady.com. The league, which debuted last year, will make five appearances on NBC Sports Network this summer, which will also carry seven playoff matches.


(palmbeachpost.com)