Tony Grimes
Tony Grimes  DB  Texas A&M | NFL Draft 2025 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Tony Grimes
Height
6-0
Weight
190
College
Texas A&M
Position
DB
Class
Senior
Home town
Virginia Beach, VA
77.5/100
Player Rating
18
PositionRank (DB)
4.3
FortyYD Time
Interceptions
Interception YDS
Passes Defensed
7
Tackles
36
Sol tackles
27

Tony Grimes DB Texas A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Tony Grimes DB Texas A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Outside Zone CB
Last Updated: 01/08/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.30 seconds (98%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/08/2002
Measurables:
Height: 6-0 (53%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Forty: 4.30 (O) (98%*) Shuttle: 4.10 (HS) (73%*)
Vertical: 34.5 (HS) (35%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Outside Zone CB
Last Updated: 01/08/2024
Draft Year: 2025
40 time: 4.30 seconds (98%*)
Age: 21.11 DOB: 04/08/2002
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-0 (53%*) Weight: 190 (22%*)
Forty: 4.30 (O) (98%*) Shuttle: 4.10 (HS) (73%*)
Vertical: 34.5 (HS) (35%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 77.5 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
79%
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QB Rating When targeted: 95.7
Tackling:
73%
Run Defense:
53%
Coverage:
66%
Zone:
67%
Man/Press:
65%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 4th
Overall Rank: #131 Position rank: #18
College Games: 36 College Snaps: 1827
Grade: 5 ESPN  Stars 5 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 90/100
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 96 Stars 247 RATING: 96/100
Ovr Rank: #48
College Combine Results
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tony Grimes from Princess Anne High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Grimes opted to join North Carolina after being heavily recruited.

In 2020 as a freshman Grimes saw action in 11 games and played a total of 317 snaps at cornerback for the Tar Heels. He recorded 13 tackles, 2 assists, while adding 4 stops. In coverage Grimes notched up 2 pass breakups, one interception, and an outstanding QB rating when targetted of 33.1.

As a sophomore in 2021 he played in 13 games and logged 813 snaps for the Tar Heels. He made 39 tackles, 10 assists, and had 11 stops. In coverage he totaled 6 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 93.4.

In 2022 as a junior Grimes played in 12 games and contributed on 697 snaps. He chalked up 34 tackles, 6 assists, and added 9 stops. In the secondary Grimes forced 3 pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 97.3.
Scouting Report: Strengths
  • Effectively jams the receiver and has the flexibility to turn and run, though he can show stiffness when needing to redirect quickly.
  • Excellent at route recognition with a click-and-close ability, with a need for increased responsiveness when quarterbacks return to his side of the field.
  • Possesses a lean, athletic build with ample room for additional muscle mass. A legitimate NFL-caliber athlete, provided he works on gaining strength.
  • Grimes tracks the ball well, ensuring to turn his head in plenty of time to avoid flags.
  • His length and leaping ability enable him to high-point the ball and make plays. If opposing quarterbacks hadn't often avoided him, his interception numbers in college would be higher.
  • An explosive athlete with phenomenal ability to break on the ball and close, while needing to work on sudden movements and quick redirections.
  • Exceptional in zone coverage, demonstrating a deep understanding of routes and a knack for closing quickly.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
  • Needs to gain strength. Tends to get lost in the fray. Could benefit from increased agility and fluidity during sudden redirections.
  • Struggles consistently getting off of blocks. Reactivity could be improved, particularly when a quarterback returns to his side of the field late in progression.
  • Conceded too many significant plays in college, a concerning fact despite Grimes' recovery speed to make up for missteps.

Tony Grimes percentiles vs other Defensive Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

How other scouting services rate Tony Grimes (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
133.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
29.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.