Reggie Grimes

Last updated

Reggie Grimes
No. 97, 98
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1976-11-07) November 7, 1976 (age 47)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: Nashville (TN) Hunters Lane
College: Alabama
Undrafted: 2000
Career history
[1]
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Reginald Dewayne Grimes (born November 7, 1976) is an American former professional football defensive lineman. He briefly played for the New England Patriots in 2000. [2] Grimes played college football at Alabama.

His son, also named Reggie, is the highest ranked recruit from Tennessee and also the 4th highest ranked recruit at defensive end in the nation from the Class of 2020.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie White</span> American football player (1961–2004)

Reginald Howard White was an American professional football defensive end who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons. White played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning unanimous All-American honors. After playing two seasons for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL), he was selected in the first round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft, and then played for the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers and the Carolina Panthers, becoming one of the most awarded defensive players in NFL history.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">DeMarcus Ware</span> American football player (born 1982)

DeMarcus Omar Ware is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and was selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 11th overall pick in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. After spending nine seasons with the Cowboys, Ware departed in 2013 as the franchise's all-time leader in quarterback sacks with 117. Ware then played three seasons for the Denver Broncos, with whom he won Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers. After the 2016 season with the Broncos, he announced his retirement from the NFL. In 2017, he signed a one-day contract with Dallas to retire as a Cowboy. In 2018, the Broncos hired Ware as a pass-rush consultant. In 2023, Ware was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deshea Townsend</span> American football player and coach (born 1975)

Trevor Deshea Townsend is an American football coach and former cornerback who currently is the defensive backs coach and defensive pass game coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He previously worked as an assistant coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert Mathis</span> American football player and coach (born 1981)

Robert Nathan Mathis is an American former professional football player who spent his entire 14-year career as a defensive end and linebacker with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama A&M Bulldogs and was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL draft. A two-time All-Pro and a five-time Pro Bowler, Mathis won the Super Bowl XLI with the Colts in 2006 over the Chicago Bears. He is also the NFL's all-time leader in forced fumbles and strip sacks. The year after retiring, Mathis joined the Colts as an assistant defensive coach.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jarret Johnson</span> American football player (born 1981)

Jarret Webster Johnson is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) or twelve seasons. He was selected in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens and also played for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the University of Alabama.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">DeMeco Ryans</span> American football player and coach (born 1984)

DeMeco Ryans is an American professional football coach and former linebacker who is the head coach of the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). Ryans played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was named a unanimous All-American.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sidney Lanier High School</span> Public high school in Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Sidney Lanier High School was a public high school in Montgomery, Alabama, United States.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tennessee Volunteers football</span> Football team of the University of Tennessee

The Tennessee Volunteers football program represents the University of Tennessee (UT).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Barlow</span> American football player and coach (born 1972)

Reggie Devon Barlow is a former American football player and coach who is currently the head coach for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). Barlow served as the head football coach at Alabama State University from 2007 to 2014 and at Virginia State University from 2016 to 2021. He played professionally as wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, five for the Jacksonville Jaguars, two for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and one with the Oakland Raiders. He was used as a secondary wide receiver and punt returner. In 1997, Barlow led the NFL in punt return yards with 555 yards on 43 returns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1991 Philadelphia Eagles season</span> NFL team season

The 1991 Philadelphia Eagles season was the franchise's fifty-ninth season in the National Football League.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Mitchell (American football coach)</span> American football player and coach (born 1951)

John Mitchell Jr. is a former American football coach and collegiate player. Over the course of his career, Mitchell has broken several racial barriers, one of which was being the first black player for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He served on the staff of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1994 until his retirement following the 2022 season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marcell Dareus</span> American football player (born 1990)

Marcell Dareus is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, where he was named defensive MVP of the 2010 BCS National Championship Game. Dareus was selected by the Buffalo Bills third overall in the 2011 NFL draft. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fletcher Cox</span> American football player (born 1990)

Fletcher Cox is an American former football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, and was selected by the Eagles in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft. During his career, Cox won one Super Bowl, was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and was named an All-Pro four times.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A'Shawn Robinson</span> American football player (born 1995)

A'Shawn Robinson is an American professional football defensive end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft and has also played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Reggie Ragland</span> American football player (born 1993)

Reggie Keith Ragland Jr. is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning two national championships. He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft. In 2016, he missed his rookie season after being placed on injured reserve with a torn ACL. During the 2017 season, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth round pick in the 2019 draft. On January 6, 2018, Ragland started his first career playoff game, registering nine tackles during the team's 22–21 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Two years later he won his first Super Bowl, recording two tackles when the Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan Allen</span> American football player (born 1995)

Jonathan Allen is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide, winning a national championship in 2015 and several defensive player of the year awards in 2016. Allen was selected by Washington in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, with him making two Pro Bowls.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dexter Lawrence</span> American football player (born 1997)

Dexter Lawrence II, nicknamed "Sexy Dexy", is an American professional football nose tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers. In 2015, he concluded his high school football career at Wake Forest High School in Wake Forest. He was ranked as the No. 2 recruit in college football's incoming Class of 2016.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trevon Diggs</span> American football player (born 1998)

Trevon De'Sean Diggs is an American professional football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Patrick Surtain II</span> American football player (born 2000)

Patrick Frank Surtain II is an American professional football cornerback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected ninth overall by the Broncos in the 2021 NFL draft.

Reggie Grimes II is an American football defensive end for the Memphis Tigers. He previously played for the Oklahoma Sooners.

References

  1. "Reggie Grimes". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  2. "Reggie Grimes Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com .