Trevon Grimes

Last updated
Trevon Grimes
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-28) November 28, 1998 (age 25)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Thomas Aquinas
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College: Florida
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2021
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Trevon Grimes (born November 28, 1998) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football for the Florida Gators.

Contents

Early life and high school

Grimes grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where he played football and ran track. [1] Over the course of his high school career he had 42 receptions for 770 yards and 11 touchdowns and was a two time state champion in the 300 meter hurdles. [2]

College career

Grimes began his collegiate career at Ohio State. He played in two games as a freshman and caught three passes for 20 yards. [3] He left the program in December and announced his intention to transfer, ultimately committing to Florida. [4] [5]

In his first year at Florida, Grimes caught 26 passes for 364 yards and two touchdowns. [6] [7] As a junior, Grimes had 33 catches for 491 yards and three touchdowns. [8]

In his senior season, Grimes opted out of the 2020 Cotton Bowl Classic, in order to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft. [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		220 lb
(100 kg)		31+3⁄8 in
(0.80 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.50 s1.57 s2.63 s4.26 s7.00 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		15 reps
All values from Pro Day [10] [11]

Grimes signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 14, 2021. [12] He was waived/injured on June 9, [13] and reverted to the injured reserve list the next day. [14] He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on June 21, 2021. [15]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Riley Cooper</span> American football player (born 1987)

Riley Cooper is a former American football wide receiver who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, where he was a member of two BCS National Championship teams. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2010 NFL Draft where he played his whole career.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Matthews</span> American football player (born 1992)

Jordan Armand Matthews is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Vanderbilt and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 2014 NFL draft. Matthews started his NFL career as a wide receiver before switching positions after the 2020 season.

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

Gregory Mario Ward Jr. is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Houston as a quarterback, and converted to wide receiver after going undrafted following his college career. He was a member of the Eagles' practice squad in 2017 when they won Super Bowl LII. He also played for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019.

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

Mack Hollins is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Carolina, and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Robert Davis (wide receiver)</span> American football player (born 1995)

Robert Jamal Davis is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Georgia State, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Deon Cain</span> American football player (born 1996)

Deon Cain is an American football wide receiver for the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Clemson.

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

Deontay Burnett is an American football wide receiver for the Arlington Renegades of the United Football League (UFL). He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Tennessee Titans in 2018. He played college football at USC. He has also been a member of the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Houston Roughnecks.

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

Auden Heanon Tate is an American professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2018 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marken Michel</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Marken Michel is an American professional football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at UMass before signing with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Michel has also played for the Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers of the NFL.

Tyrie Cleveland is an American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hakeem Butler</span> American football player (born 1996)

Hakeem Butler is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Iowa State, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions, Edmonton Elks and Pittsburgh Steelers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalen Reagor</span> American football player (born 1999)

Jalen Armand Reagor is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings.

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

Travis Fulgham is an American professional football wide receiver for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Old Dominion and was selected in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.

KeeSean Johnson is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Fresno State and is the program's all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions. Johnson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Michael Walker (American football)</span> American football player (born 1996)

Michael Walker is an American football wide receiver who is currently a member of the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Boston College.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">John Hightower (American football)</span> American football player (born 1996)

John Hightower IV is an American football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Boise State and was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Trey Sermon</span> American football player (born 1999)

An'treyon Sermon is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oklahoma and Ohio State and was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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

Terrance "Quez" Watkins is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southern Miss and was drafted by the Eagles in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

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

Freddie Swain is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida.

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

Josh Hammond is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Florida, and has also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL), and the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL).

References

  1. ↑ Kirpalani, Sanjay (March 5, 2016). "5-Star Trevon Grimes Updates Recruitment, Talks Calvin Johnson-Inspired Nickname". Bleacher Report . Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Former Ohio State receiver Trevon Grimes enrolls at Florida". USA Today . Associated Press. December 22, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  3. ↑ Lesmerises, Doug (November 13, 2018). "Ohio State players refute claim around transfer of Trevon Grimes". The Plain Dealer . Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  4. ↑ Wasserman, Ari (November 13, 2018). "Ohio State and the Trevon Grimes story: Statements, context and thoughts". The Athletic . Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Former St. Thomas standout receiver Trevon Grimes transfers to Florida". Sun-Sentinel . December 22, 2017. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Gators to use Ohio State transfer WR Trevon Grimes' size as mismatch". Palm Beach Post . August 10, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Florida Gators' Trevon Grimes trying to build off record-setting spring game". Tampa Bay Times . August 15, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Gators WR Trevon Grimes plans to play after briefly sitting out season". Orlando Sentinel . August 21, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  9. ↑ Tramel, Berry (December 30, 2020). "Florida and OU football opt-outs are an indictment of the bowl system". oklahoman.com. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Trevon Grimes Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  11. ↑ "Trevon Grimes, Florida, WR, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  12. ↑ McPherson, Chris (May 14, 2021). "Eagles sign seven rookie free agents". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  13. ↑ McPherson, Chris (June 9, 2021). "Roster Moves: Eagles waive 3 players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
  14. ↑ "Eagles' Trevon Grimes: Shifts to IR". CBSSports.com. June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Eagles waive UDFA WR Trevon Grimes off of injured reserve with an injury settlement". Eagles Wire. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.