Trevon Grimes

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

Trevon Grimes
Personal information
Born: (1998-11-28) November 28, 1998
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

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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]

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.
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