Jonathan Grimes

Jonathan Grimes (born December 21, 1989) is an American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football at William & Mary.

He has also been a member of the New York Jets.

College
He played Running back at the College of William & Mary. Grimes started all four years and left as the record holder for most rushing and all purpose records - including career rushing yards, career all purpose yards and single season all purpose yards. In his senior season, he led the nation in all purpose yards.

Houston Texans
Grimes was signed by the Houston Texans on April 29, 2012 as an undrafted free agent. In his preseason debut against the Carolina Panthers, Grimes scored a 3-yard touchdown, Houston's lone touchdown of the day, and finished with 37 yards on nine carries. Grimes was limited in Houston's second game against the San Francisco 49ers carrying the ball twice for 22 yards. Grimes again saw limited action the following week against the New Orleans Saints as he carried the ball four times for 22 yards with the starters playing the majority of the game. In the Texan's final preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings, Grimes carried the ball thirteen times for 49 yards. Grimes was waived on August 31 and signed to the practice squad the following day.

New York Jets
Grimes was signed by the New York Jets from the Texans' practice squad on September 25, 2012. Grimes was activated for his professional debut against the Texans on October 8, 2012 however, he did not see any playing time. Grimes was waived on October 30, 2012. He had two carries for six yards over three games.

Second stint with the Texans
Grimes was re-signed by the Texans to their active roster on November 1, 2012 after Ben Tate suffered a hamstring injury. Grimes was waived on December 20, 2012 after primarily playing on special teams.

Jacksonville Jaguars
Grimes was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 21, 2012.

Personal life
Grimes is an avid singer and piano player. He started playing piano at age 7 at his father's insistence.