FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Word is quickly spreading that the New England Patriots have a player with experience in comedy, and it just so happens he also was the star of Sunday night's 42-20 win against the Indianapolis Colts.

Running back Jonas Gray isn't just a rumbling, power runner who stampeded all over the Colts' defense for 199 yards and four touchdowns. He is also a stand-up comic.

Fullback James Develin, who was Gray's lead blocker throughout the night, said he just found out about Gray's hidden talent.

"One little thing I found out today is that he used to be a comic," Develin said. "I guess he opened up for 'Screech' back in college or something like that."

Yes, Gray opened up for "Screech," who was played by Dustin Diamond in "Saved by the Bell."

"I mean, I feel better about him," Develin said. "It's opening up for somebody. It doesn't matter who it is."

In the locker room on Monday, Gray was asked about his stand-up comedy.

"No comment," Gray said. "No, I'm joking. Back in the day, I called myself a funny guy and did a little stand-up. I was pretty successful at it here and there. Booed off stage a few times."

Gray talked about the experience of opening for "Screech" and whether Gray may have stolen the spotlight from the more famous comedian.

"I think it was a reverse. No, no, no, I'm just joking," Gray said. "It was an honor. He did a good job."

Gray hasn't tried out his routines on his teammates yet, but Develin wasn't surprised to hear Gray is also a comedian.

"No, he's actually a pretty fun guy just around the locker room," Develin said. "It doesn't surprise me at all."

Team captain and safety Devin McCourty isn't ready to give out his critique of Gray the comedian.

"I haven't seen it so I don't want to get on him too bad before I actually get to view it," McCourty said.

One reporter asked Gray if he could provide an example of one of his jokes.

"No, no. I don't want anybody to steal them," Gray said. "You never know when they might come in handy."

Gray compared his comedic style to that of Kevin James, who is best known as Doug Heffernan on "King of Queens," because he gets the crowd involved. Gray expects his teammates to request some jokes now that his once-previously hidden talents have come to light.

"They will probably want me to tell a few jokes here and there," Gray said. "I'll give them a few good one-liners and [my teammates] will be OK."

Gray was asked about what his coach, Bill Belichick, will have to say about his comedy. Naturally, Gray cracked a joke about his coach, who isn't exactly known for his sense of humor.

"He would probably say, 'We are on to Detroit,'" Gray said.

Even with a career in comedy that Gray called successful, he isn't ready to quit his real job as an NFL running back, especially after the breakout performance he has worked his entire life for. Gray hasn't had the easiest journey after tearing his ACL during his senior year at Notre Dame, rehabbing it in Miami, playing on Baltimore's practice squad and then emerging with the Patriots this season.

Gray, who carries himself with confidence, a genuine passion for football and exceptional work ethic, said he never thought about going into comedy if football didn't work out.

In fact, he is all business at practice and in games.

"I'm a different player on the field," Gray said. "There's not a whole lot of room for laughing and comedy especially when I'm on the field. Maybe on the sideline a few times."