Former NFL head coach Jon Gruden received an unexpected and nostalgic gift from the Grambling State University football program.
Gruden, a Super Bowl-winning coach known for his time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Las Vegas Raiders, shared a video unboxing the package sent by the iconic HBCU team. The video, posted on social media, captured Gruden’s genuine surprise and appreciation as he opened the box, which honored Grambling State’s storied football legacy.
“Look what we have here… It’s a box from the Grambling State Tigers!” Gruden exclaimed in the video while wearing a vintage Doug Williams Tampa Bay Buccaneers jersey, visibly excited by the gesture.
Look what we have here… it’s a box from the Grambling State Tigers!
I’ve been to Grambling and it’s a school with tons of tradition, need to get back!
Thank you Coach Joseph and @GSUFootball01! pic.twitter.com/oo20CqteFj
— Jon Gruden (@BarstoolGruden) May 17, 2025
The gift box Jon Gruden received from the Grambling State football team included a variety of apparel and memorabilia celebrating the university’s football heritage. Specifically, the package contained:
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A long-sleeve shirt featuring a vintage Grambling mascot
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A short-sleeve tee with the university’s academic logo
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Adidas-branded basketball shorts
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A 3/4 zip jacket
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A hoodie
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Two Grambling visors
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A pair of black-and-gold Grambling slides
Additionally, Gruden received an official letter from the Grambling State University athletic department, which he read aloud during his unboxing video.
