Grant DeYoung Jeopardy Profile: Age, Job, Family, Stats, Tournament of Champions
Find out all the Jeopardy! results for Grant DeYoung, including games played, scores and competitors.
Grant DeYoung Jeopardy Contestant Profile
Grant DeYoung is a grocery clerk from Prescott, Arizona, who has gained notoriety as a champion on the quiz show “Jeopardy!” After defeating a three-day champion, Will Stewart, on May 15, DeYoung returned to the show the next day, maintaining his winning streak against tough competitors. Despite a challenging start where he dropped to $0 after a failed Daily Double, DeYoung made a significant comeback, ultimately securing a victory with a total of $20,800 for the day, raising his two-day total to $46,401.
DeYoung’s approach to the game and his personal circumstances have caught the attention of the audience. He has explained that he sits during the show due to back arthritis, which makes standing for extended periods painful. This openness about his condition has sparked discussions among viewers, particularly on social media platforms and the “Jeopardy!” Reddit forum. DeYoung’s work ethic is evident both on and off the show, as he mentioned that his job as a delivery driver allows him to move continuously, contrasting with the stationary position he must maintain on “Jeopardy!”
His appearance on “Jeopardy!” has not been without its dramatic moments. DeYoung recounted a freak accident where he was hit by a car at the moment he received the call about his selection for the show. Fortunately, he was unharmed in the incident, though his car needed repairs.
| Name | Grant DeYoung |
| Location & Residence | Prescott, Arizona |
| Profession & Jobs | Grocery Clerk, Delivery Driver |
| Gender & Sex | Male (assumed based on the name and context) |
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| Nationality & Ethnicity | American |
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| Relationships (Married/Dating/Sexuality) & Family | |
| Biography & More Details | Former ‘Jeopardy!’ champion, involved in a car accident at the moment of his show selection notification, has back arthritis which necessitates sitting during the game. |
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Contestant Image Credit: Jeopardy Official Website
Grant DeYoung Jeopardy Results
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 28 January 2025 | Amy Hummel Milwaukee, Wisconsin ER Doctor Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Delivery Driver Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC | David Erb Seattle, Washington Puzzle Designer Final Score: $TBC Round 2 Score: $TBC Round 1 Score: $TBC |
| Tuesday, 21 May 2024 | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Grocery Clerk 4 Day Winnings of $81,203 Final Score: $12,799 Round 2 Score: $12,400 Round 1 Score: $3,800 | Sam Spar Originally Burlington, Vermont CPA Final Score: $5,399 Round 2 Score: $3,400 Round 1 Score: $600 | Chris D’amico Lakewood, Ohio Verifications Specialist Winning Score: $25,100 Round 2 Score: $12,600 Round 1 Score: $3,400 |
| Monday, 20 May 2024 | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Grocery Clerk 3 Day Winnings of $67,202 Winning Score: $14,001 Round 2 Score: $8,200 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | Gregg Meller Los Angeles, California Filmmaker Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $6,800 Round 1 Score: $5,400 | Ivvone Zhou Bethesda, Maryland Student Final Score: $14,000 Round 2 Score: $7,000 Round 1 Score: $3,000 |
| Friday, 17 May 2024 | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Grocery Clerk 2 Day Winnings of $46,401 Winning Score: $20,801 Round 2 Score: $19,800 Round 1 Score: $8,000 | Nick Coombs Chicago, Illinois Auctioneer Final Score: $999 Round 2 Score: $10,400 Round 1 Score: $3,600 | Rachel Shelton Lexington, Kentucky Attorney Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $0 Round 1 Score: $3,800 |
| Thursday, 16 May 2024 | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Grocery Clerk 1 Day Winnings of $25,601 Winning Score: $20,800 Round 2 Score: $20,800 Round 1 Score: $3,000 | Chen Yan Happy Valley, Oregon Surgeon Final Score: $9,600 Round 2 Score: $9,600 Round 1 Score: $2,800 | Elizabeth Brzozowski Fishkill, New York Social Studies Teacher Final Score: $0 Round 2 Score: $2,400 Round 1 Score: $3,600 |
| Wednesday, 15 May 2024 | Will Stewart Originally Nashville, Tennessee Political Organizer 3 Day Winnings of $70,501 Final Score: $13,201 Round 2 Score: $12,800 Round 1 Score: $7,600 | Kathy Olson Allentown, Pennsylvania Journalism Professor Final Score: $13,199 Round 2 Score: $6,600 Round 1 Score: $1,800 | Grant DeYoung Prescott, Arizona Grocery Clerk Winning Score: $25,601 Round 2 Score: $13,200 Round 1 Score: $3,400 |