Before attending Samford University Grayson was a National Honor Society member, English Honor Society member, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society member, and Science Honor Society member. While in high school he also competed on the Lee-Scott Academy soccer team, making the all-star team in his junior and senior years, as well as playing for his local club soccer league. While attending Samford, Grayson plans to study marine science. Upon graduation, Grayson plans to attend grad school with the goal of obtaining a Ph.D. in marine biology.