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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. Few match his conversion, which grades in the 81st percentile. 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

2013 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
49.3

46th percentile among RBs · limited sample

2 games · 27 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14-0.16
Total EPA×0.24+0.33
Conversion×0.1+0.61
Ball security×0.06-1.89
Yards/carry×0.12-0.33
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.25

2013 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).

Size28▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency72▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry31▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion81▶

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

Receiving

Receiving47▶

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

Impact

Ball Security6▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency66▶

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)

2013 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home1
23
23/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Away1
50
50/g
1
6
6.0/g
76
76/g
0
In division1
50
50/g
1
6
6.0/g
76
76/g
0
Out of division1
23
23/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
In losses2
73
37/g
1
6
3.0/g
76
38/g
0
On grass2
73
37/g
1
6
3.0/g
76
38/g
0
Indoors1
23
23/g
0
0
0.0/g
0
0/g
0
Outdoors1
50
50/g
1
6
6.0/g
76
76/g
0

2013 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16DEN23 rush yds, 0 TD50
Week 17TEN50 rush yds, 1 TD · 6 rec, 76 yds, 0 TD54.4

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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