David Grimes
Encyclopedia
David Michael Grimes is an American Football player who is currently a Free Agent. Grimes played wide receiver
for Notre Dame
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. David graduated at the top of his class, earning valedictorian distinction for the class of 2005.
and Rhema McKnight. As a junior, Grimes missed a few games with injury, but otherwise, he was a starter and one of the team's leading receivers. Grimes was elected team captain for the 2008 season along with Maurice Crum and David Bruton.
On May 4, 2010 David Grimes signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was later waived on July 31, 2010
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
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Player profile
Grimes is a speedy receiver/return man who played a prominent role this season. He played extensively as a freshman in 2005, seeing action as a reserve wide receiver and return man and was considered to be one of the team's best all-around athletes. Grimes was signed in 2009 by the Denver Broncos, but was later dropped.High school
David attended Detroit St. Martin de Porres High School in Detroit, MichiganDetroit, Michigan
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. David graduated at the top of his class, earning valedictorian distinction for the class of 2005.
College
As a freshman, Grimes Played in all 12 games, primarily on special teams, and won a monogram. He also emerged as Notre Dame's top kickoff return man. As a sophomore, Grimes served as the 3rd receiver in a rotation with Jeff SamardzijaJeff Samardzija
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and Rhema McKnight. As a junior, Grimes missed a few games with injury, but otherwise, he was a starter and one of the team's leading receivers. Grimes was elected team captain for the 2008 season along with Maurice Crum and David Bruton.
NFL
Grimes signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent, but was later released by the team.On May 4, 2010 David Grimes signed with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was later waived on July 31, 2010