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Jonathan Grimes

RB

Jonathan Grimes plays RB in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2016 with HOU, capping a 5-season NFL career. Across 5 NFL seasons, he has totaled 619 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'10", 210#

College

William & Mary

Draft

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Seasons

2012–2016

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.3

47th percentile among RBs · limited sample

10 games · 36 touches

Volume×0.1-0.47
Receiving×0.14-0.73
Total EPA×0.24+0.20
Conversion×0.1-0.10
Ball security×0.06+0.46
Yards/carry×0.12+0.32
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.06

2016 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size31▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency49▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry75▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion42▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving18▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security69▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume48▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency56▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016HOU49.3101051394
2015HOU57.7132821261731
2014HOU47.612153686
2013HOU49.32731676
2012NYJ50.22627

Career profile

Jonathan Grimes has appeared in 39 regular-season games across 5 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2012), HOU (2013–2016).

He has rushed for 619 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 53 passes for 436 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive rushing season was 2015 with HOU: 282 yards and 1 touchdown in 13 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
36
6/g
0
3
0.5/g
25
4/g
0
Away4
69
17/g
0
10
2.5/g
69
17/g
0
In division3
25
8/g
0
7
2.3/g
51
17/g
0
Out of division7
80
11/g
0
6
0.9/g
43
6/g
0
In wins6
28
5/g
0
4
0.7/g
31
5/g
0
In losses4
77
19/g
0
9
2.3/g
63
16/g
0
On grass2
59
30/g
0
5
2.5/g
48
24/g
0
On turf8
46
6/g
0
8
1.0/g
46
6/g
0
Indoors7
42
6/g
0
4
0.6/g
31
4/g
0
Outdoors3
63
21/g
0
9
3.0/g
63
21/g
0

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLV30 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNE11 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1CHI—48.4
Week 2KC8 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 13 yds, 0 TD50.7
Week 3NE4 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD34.6
Week 8DET11 rush yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 12LAC14 rush yds, 0 TD49.3
Week 13GB43 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD79.8
Week 14IND6 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD45.4
Week 15JAX3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 16CIN—47.4
Week 17TEN16 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 33 yds, 0 TD38.2

Jonathan Grimes — common questions

What position does Jonathan Grimes play?
Jonathan Grimes is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Jonathan Grimes played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Grimes has played for NYJ (2012), HOU (2013–2016).
Where did Jonathan Grimes go to college?
Jonathan Grimes played college football at William & Mary.
How many touchdowns has Jonathan Grimes scored?
Jonathan Grimes has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 1 receiving).
What is Jonathan Grimes's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jonathan Grimes rated 49.3 for 2016, the 47th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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