Cody Grimm
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Cody James Grimm is an American football
safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Virginia Tech
.
at Oakton High School
in Vienna, Virginia
, where he lettered three times. As an outside linebacker
, he finished his senior season with 127 total tackles, seven interceptions
and three quarterback sack
s. He also caught 17 passes for 278 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end
. On October 29, 2004, Oakton beat Westfield High School
24-20, and Grimm recorded a high school career-high 19 tackles along with a sack and an interception as Oakton ended the Bulldogs’ 21-game winning streak. That season, he helped Oakton win their first district championship in 25 years. After the season, Grimm earned first-team all-state and Northern Region Defensive Player of the Year honors. After graduating from Oakton, Grimm had one football scholarship offer, which was from Division I-AA William & Mary College. He got recruiting offers to come in as a walk-on from Virginia, Pittsburgh
and Virginia Tech
. He decided on Virginia Tech.
Grimm also played lacrosse
for Oakton. He lettered three times and led team to three state championships and was an all-American midfielder and face-off specialist recruited by Georgetown, Loyola
and Virginia
. He opted, however, to play college football
.
and played 21 snaps at whip linebacker
with three tackles. He finished the 2007 ACC Championship Game
at linebacker when Cam Martin was injured with knee problems. In the 2008 Orange Bowl
loss to Kansas
, he had six tackles. Grimm finished the season with 27 total tackles. Head coach Frank Beamer
awarded Grimm a scholarship in his redshirt sophomore season.
on September 13, 2008, he caught his first interception and had three tackles. The following week at North Carolina
, he contributed a quarterback sack
and a tackle for loss among his five tackles. On October 25, 2008, Grimm recorded two sacks in a loss against Florida State
. In the 2008 ACC Championship Game
win against Boston College
, he led the team with eight tackles, including 2.5 for loss. In the 2009 Orange Bowl
win, Grimm had five total tackles, a sack and an interception against Cincinnati
. He finished the season third on the team with 71 tackles and ranked second in tackles for loss (14) and sacks (7.5). He also tied for fifth on the team in quarterback hurries with seven and forced two fumbles.
, including two tackles for loss (six yards) and a forced fumble. Grimm helped the Hokies defense hold Duke to 38 rushing yards on 31 attempts (1.2 yards per rush) and was named ACC Player of the Week. On November 9, 2009, Grimm had a game-high 12 total tackles, a forced and recovered fumble, and a late-game sack in Virginia Tech's 16-3 win against East Carolina
. He again won ACC Player of the Week honors. Grimm won the award for the third time after he set an ACC single-season record and tied a NCAA single-game record with three forced fumbles—all of which came in North Carolina State’s
first four plays—in the Hokies’ win over the Wolfpack on November 21, 2009. Grimm helped the Virginia Tech defense limit NC State’s offensive to 259 yards of total offense by recording eight tackles, two sacks, a quarterback hurry, and a fumble recovery. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl
, where the Hokies won against the University of Tennessee
.
Grimm had 106 total tackles, four sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss during his senior season. He was awarded the 2009 Dudley Award
, which is named for former Virginia
standout "Bullet" Bill Dudley
and is given to the state's
top Division I college football player. Grimm also earned first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference
honors and third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press
. He is the second former Tech walk-on to earn All-America honors, joining John Engelberger
, a 1999 AP second-team selection.
in the seventh round (210th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
.
(* Represents Pro Day)
(** Represents NFL Combine
)
Grimm earned a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster on September 4, 2010. On September 23, 2010, he replaced Tanard Jackson
as the team's starting free safety after Jackson was suspended a year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Grimm was the third rookie from Tampa Bay's 2010 draft class to be named a starter for the season
. On October 10, 2010, during a 24-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals
, at Paul Brown Stadium
, Grimm got his first career interception, which he returned 11 yards for his first career touchdown
. His season was cut short after suffering a fractured left fibula in a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
After coming back from injury, Grimm started the 2011 NFL Regular Season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
starting free safety. He finished with 11 tackles, 10 solo and 1 assisted and a pass deflection in three games before colliding with teammate Geno Hayes in a game against the Atlanta Falcons
on September 25, 2011. On September 28, 2011 the Bucs officially placed Cody Grimm on injured reserve
for the second straight year, ending his season with another setback.
offensive lineman and current Arizona Cardinals
assistant head coach/offensive line coach, Russ Grimm
. His older brother, Chad, who also played at Virginia Tech, is an offensive quality control coach for the Cardinals. Grimm's younger brother, Dylan, plays lacrosse at Loyola University Maryland. His uncle, Donn Grimm
, was a starting linebacker on the Notre Dame
1988 National Championship team
and signed with the Cardinals as a rookie free agent in .
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies football
The Virginia Tech Hokies football team is a college football program that competes in NCAA Division I-FBS, in the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They have more wins in team history than any other program in the ACC. Their home games are played at Lane Stadium which seats over...
.
Early life
Grimm attended and played high school footballHigh school football
High school football, in North America, refers to the game of football as it is played in the United States and Canada. It ranks among the most popular interscholastic sports in both of these nations....
at Oakton High School
Oakton High School
Oakton High School is a public high school in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, in proximity to the town of Vienna, in the United States. It is part of Fairfax County Public Schools....
in Vienna, Virginia
Vienna, Virginia
Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, it had a population of 15,687. Significantly more people live in zip codes with the Vienna postal addresses bordered approximately by Interstate 66 on the south, Interstate 495 on the east, Route 7 to...
, where he lettered three times. As an outside linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
, he finished his senior season with 127 total tackles, seven interceptions
Interception (football)
An interception, intercept or pick is a move in many forms of football, including Canadian and American football, as well as rugby league, rugby union, Australian rules football and Gaelic football, which involves a pass, either by foot or hand, being caught by an opposition player, who usually...
and three quarterback sack
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
s. He also caught 17 passes for 278 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
. On October 29, 2004, Oakton beat Westfield High School
Westfield High School
There are several schools named Westfield High School* Westfield High School * Westfield High School * Casey-Westfield High School * Westfield High School...
24-20, and Grimm recorded a high school career-high 19 tackles along with a sack and an interception as Oakton ended the Bulldogs’ 21-game winning streak. That season, he helped Oakton win their first district championship in 25 years. After the season, Grimm earned first-team all-state and Northern Region Defensive Player of the Year honors. After graduating from Oakton, Grimm had one football scholarship offer, which was from Division I-AA William & Mary College. He got recruiting offers to come in as a walk-on from Virginia, Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
and Virginia Tech
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, popularly known as Virginia Tech , is a public land-grant university with the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia with other research and educational centers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States, and internationally.Founded in...
. He decided on Virginia Tech.
Grimm also played lacrosse
Field lacrosse
Field lacrosse, sometimes referred to as the "fastest sport on two feet," is a full contact outdoor men's sport played with ten players on each team. The sport originated among Native Americans, and the modern rules of field lacrosse were initially codified by Canadian William George Beers in 1867....
for Oakton. He lettered three times and led team to three state championships and was an all-American midfielder and face-off specialist recruited by Georgetown, Loyola
Loyola Greyhounds men's lacrosse
The Loyola University Greyhounds are the NCAA Division I men's collegiate lacrosse team that represents Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland...
and Virginia
Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse
The Virginia Cavaliers men's lacrosse team represents the University of Virginia in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's lacrosse...
. He opted, however, to play college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
.
College career
Grimm played in 54 games and started 15 over four seasons at Virginia Tech, recording 214 tackles, 26.5 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and two interceptions.Freshman season (2006)
As a freshman, Grimm was a starter on three different special team units. In his first game for Virginia Tech, he was in on 13 special team plays against Northeastern University. He ended the season with 10 total tackles.Sophomore season (2007)
Grimm started on defense for the first time in his college career against Boston CollegeBoston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
and played 21 snaps at whip linebacker
Linebacker
A linebacker is a position in American football that was invented by football coach Fielding H. Yost of the University of Michigan. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen...
with three tackles. He finished the 2007 ACC Championship Game
2007 ACC Championship Game
The 2007 Dr. Pepper Atlantic Coast Conference Championship Game featured the Boston College Eagles and the Virginia Tech Hokies in a regular-season college football game that determined the conference's champion for the 2007 season. Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 30–16 to win the ACC...
at linebacker when Cam Martin was injured with knee problems. In the 2008 Orange Bowl
2008 Orange Bowl
The 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl game was a post-season college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Kansas Jayhawks on January 3, 2008, at Dolphins Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Spread bettors favored Virginia Tech by three points, but in a game dominated by defensive and...
loss to Kansas
University of Kansas
The University of Kansas is a public research university and the largest university in the state of Kansas. KU campuses are located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, and Kansas City, Kansas with the main campus being located in Lawrence on Mount Oread, the highest point in Lawrence. The...
, he had six tackles. Grimm finished the season with 27 total tackles. Head coach Frank Beamer
Frank Beamer
Frank Beamer is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the head coach at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University , a position he has held since 1987. From 1981 to 1986, Beamer served as the head coach at Murray State University...
awarded Grimm a scholarship in his redshirt sophomore season.
Junior season (2008)
During his junior season, Grimm started on three special team units. In a win over Georgia TechGeorgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States...
on September 13, 2008, he caught his first interception and had three tackles. The following week at North Carolina
University of North Carolina
Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina was one of the first public universities in the United States and the only one to graduate students in the eighteenth century...
, he contributed a quarterback sack
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
and a tackle for loss among his five tackles. On October 25, 2008, Grimm recorded two sacks in a loss against Florida State
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
. In the 2008 ACC Championship Game
2008 ACC Championship Game
The 2008 ACC Championship Game was a college football game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Boston College Eagles. The game, sponsored by Dr. Pepper, was the final regular-season contest of the 2008 college football season for the Atlantic Coast Conference...
win against Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
, he led the team with eight tackles, including 2.5 for loss. In the 2009 Orange Bowl
2009 Orange Bowl
The 2009 FedEx Orange Bowl game was the 75th edition of the annual college football bowl game known as the Orange Bowl. It pitted the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference champion Virginia Tech Hokies against the Big East Conference champion Cincinnati Bearcats on January 1, 2009 at Dolphin Stadium in...
win, Grimm had five total tackles, a sack and an interception against Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio....
. He finished the season third on the team with 71 tackles and ranked second in tackles for loss (14) and sacks (7.5). He also tied for fifth on the team in quarterback hurries with seven and forced two fumbles.
Senior season (2009)
In his senior year, Grimm became a starter at outside linebacker for the Hokies. On October 3, 2009, he tallied a game and career-high 14 tackles in a 34-26 win against DukeDuke University
Duke University is a private research university located in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present day town of Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B...
, including two tackles for loss (six yards) and a forced fumble. Grimm helped the Hokies defense hold Duke to 38 rushing yards on 31 attempts (1.2 yards per rush) and was named ACC Player of the Week. On November 9, 2009, Grimm had a game-high 12 total tackles, a forced and recovered fumble, and a late-game sack in Virginia Tech's 16-3 win against East Carolina
East Carolina University
East Carolina University is a public, coeducational, engaged doctoral/research university located in Greenville, North Carolina, United States. Named East Carolina University by statute and commonly known as ECU or East Carolina, the university is the largest institution of higher learning in...
. He again won ACC Player of the Week honors. Grimm won the award for the third time after he set an ACC single-season record and tied a NCAA single-game record with three forced fumbles—all of which came in North Carolina State’s
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States. Commonly known as NC State, the university is part of the University of North Carolina system and is a land, sea, and space grant institution...
first four plays—in the Hokies’ win over the Wolfpack on November 21, 2009. Grimm helped the Virginia Tech defense limit NC State’s offensive to 259 yards of total offense by recording eight tackles, two sacks, a quarterback hurry, and a fumble recovery. He was named the Defensive MVP of the 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl
2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl
The 2009 Chick-fil-A Bowl was a postseason college football bowl game between the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Tennessee Volunteers on December 31, 2009, in the Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia. Virginia Tech defeated Tennessee 40–12. The game was part of the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season...
, where the Hokies won against the University of Tennessee
University of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...
.
Grimm had 106 total tackles, four sacks and 12.5 tackles for a loss during his senior season. He was awarded the 2009 Dudley Award
Dudley Award
The Dudley Award, named after former Virginia running back Bill Dudley, is presented annually by the Richmond Times-Dispatch to one NCAA Division I football player in the Commonwealth of Virginia....
, which is named for former Virginia
University of Virginia
The University of Virginia is a public research university located in Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, founded by Thomas Jefferson...
standout "Bullet" Bill Dudley
Bill Dudley
William McGarvey "Bullet Bill" Dudley was a professional American football player in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, and Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1966.-Early life:Dudley was born in Bluefield, Virginia and...
and is given to the state's
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
top Division I college football player. Grimm also earned first-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
The Atlantic Coast Conference is a collegiate athletic league in the United States. Founded in 1953 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the ACC sanctions competition in twenty-five sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for its twelve member universities...
honors and third-team All-America honors from the Associated Press
Associated Press
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. He is the second former Tech walk-on to earn All-America honors, joining John Engelberger
John Engelberger
John Albert Engelberger is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia Tech...
, a 1999 AP second-team selection.
2010 NFL Draft
Grimm was draftedNFL Draft
The National Football League Draft is an annual event in which the National Football League teams select eligible college football players and it is their most common source of player recruitment. The basic design of the draft is each team is given a position in the drafting order in reverse order...
in the seventh round (210th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft
2010 NFL Draft
The 2010 NFL Draft was the 75th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible football players. Unlike previous years, the 2010 draft took place over three days, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, with the first round on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at 7:30 pm...
by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
.
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3-cone 3 cone drill The 3 cone drill, or three cone drill, is a test performed by American football athletes at the NFL combine. It is primarily run to evaluate the agility, quickness and fluidity of movement of players by scouts, particularly for the NFL Draft but also for collegiate recruiting... |
Vert Vertical jump A vertical jump or vertical leap is the act of raising one's center of gravity higher in the vertical plane solely with the use of one's own muscles; it is a measure of how high an individual or athlete can elevate off the ground from a standstill.-Types of vertical jump:The vertical jump is... |
BP Bench press The bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight... |
Wonderlic |
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(* Represents Pro Day)
(** Represents NFL Combine
NFL Combine
The National Invitational Camp or NFL Scouting Combine, as it is more widely known, is a week-long showcase, occurring every February in Indianapolis, Indiana's Lucas Oil Stadium , where college football players perform physical and mental tests in front of National Football League coaches, general...
)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On July 29, 2010, Grimm signed a four-year contract with the Buccaneers worth $1.85 million.Grimm earned a spot on the Buccaneers' 53-man roster on September 4, 2010. On September 23, 2010, he replaced Tanard Jackson
Tanard Jackson
Tanard Ricardo Jackson is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft...
as the team's starting free safety after Jackson was suspended a year for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Grimm was the third rookie from Tampa Bay's 2010 draft class to be named a starter for the season
2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
The 2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the club's 35th season as a franchise in the NFL. The Buccaneers entered the season attempting to improve on their 3–13 record and last place finish in the NFC South in 2009, a feat they accomplished after only six games...
. On October 10, 2010, during a 24-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati Bengals
The Cincinnati Bengals are a professional football team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the AFC's North Division in the National Football League . The Bengals began play in 1968 as an expansion team in the American Football League , and joined the NFL in 1970 in the AFL-NFL...
, at Paul Brown Stadium
Paul Brown Stadium
Paul Brown Stadium is an American sports stadium located in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is the home venue of the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. It opened on August 19, 2000. The stadium was named after Bengals' founder Paul Brown. The stadium is located on approximately of land and...
, Grimm got his first career interception, which he returned 11 yards for his first career touchdown
Touchdown
A touchdown is a means of scoring in American and Canadian football. Whether running, passing, returning a kickoff or punt, or recovering a turnover, a team scores a touchdown by advancing the ball into the opponent's end zone.-Description:...
. His season was cut short after suffering a fractured left fibula in a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
After coming back from injury, Grimm started the 2011 NFL Regular Season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West...
starting free safety. He finished with 11 tackles, 10 solo and 1 assisted and a pass deflection in three games before colliding with teammate Geno Hayes in a game against the Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 25, 2011. On September 28, 2011 the Bucs officially placed Cody Grimm on injured reserve
Injured reserve
The injured reserve list is a list of reserved players who are injured and unable to play for a period of time, used most prominently in the National Hockey League and National Football League . It is used because these leagues have a maximum number of players on the team roster, so placing a...
for the second straight year, ending his season with another setback.
Personal
Grimm is the son of Pro Football Hall of FamePro Football Hall of Fame
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame of professional football in the United States with an emphasis on the National Football League . It opened in Canton, Ohio, on September 7, 1963, with 17 charter inductees...
offensive lineman and current Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in Glendale, Arizona, a suburb of Phoenix. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
assistant head coach/offensive line coach, Russ Grimm
Russ Grimm
Russell Scott Grimm is a former American football guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. As a collegian, he was an All-American center at the University of Pittsburgh. As a professional, Grimm had multi-selections to both the All-Pro and Pro Bowl teams, and was...
. His older brother, Chad, who also played at Virginia Tech, is an offensive quality control coach for the Cardinals. Grimm's younger brother, Dylan, plays lacrosse at Loyola University Maryland. His uncle, Donn Grimm
Donn Grimm
Donn Grimm is a retired American football player. He is best known for his role at linebacker, that helped Notre Dame win the 1988 Consensus National Championship. He was also a four-time letterman with the Irish. He was awarded each year from 1987 until his senior year in 1990. In 1989, he came in...
, was a starting linebacker on the Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
1988 National Championship team
1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team
The 1988 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame during the 1988 college football season. The Irish, coached by Lou Holtz, ended the season with 12 wins and no losses, winning the national championship...
and signed with the Cardinals as a rookie free agent in .