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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 yards/carry, which grades in the 89th 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

2015 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
57.7

76th percentile among RBs

13 games · 82 touches

Volume×0.1+0.00
Receiving×0.14-0.54
Total EPA×0.24+0.13
Conversion×0.1-0.24
Ball security×0.06+0.88
Yards/carry×0.12+1.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.69

2015 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 Efficiency82▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry89▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion33▶

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

Receiving

Receiving24▶

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

Impact

Ball Security86▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume64▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency53▶

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)

2015 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
188
27/g
1
17
2.4/g
106
15/g
1
Away6
94
16/g
0
9
1.5/g
67
11/g
0
In division4
52
13/g
1
6
1.5/g
40
10/g
1
Out of division9
230
26/g
0
20
2.2/g
133
15/g
0
In wins8
166
21/g
1
15
1.9/g
107
13/g
1
In losses5
116
23/g
0
11
2.2/g
66
13/g
0
On grass4
60
15/g
0
7
1.8/g
42
11/g
0
On turf9
222
25/g
1
19
2.1/g
131
15/g
1
Indoors8
189
24/g
1
17
2.1/g
106
13/g
1
Outdoors5
93
19/g
0
9
1.8/g
67
13/g
0

2015 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonKC15 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1KC28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD42.6
Week 2CAR7 rush yds, 0 TD · 6 rec, 40 yds, 0 TD62.2
Week 3TB19 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD46
Week 7MIA—33.4
Week 8TEN2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD39
Week 10CIN33 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD42.5
Week 11NYJ37 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 12NO25 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD51.7
Week 13BUF28 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD63.6
Week 14NE53 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD54.8
Week 15IND1 rush yds, 0 TD46.4
Week 16TEN25 rush yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 17JAX26 rush yds, 1 TD · 4 rec, 28 yds, 1 TD74.3

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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