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Jersey Number 56
Ricky Grimes
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Eldridge, Iowa
- High School:
- North Scott High School
2018: Played in one game for the Panthers in 2018.. He recorded one tackle against Missouri State.
2017: Did not see action in 2017.
2016: Saw action against Missouri State (10/22) and Indiana State (11/5) as a reserve linebacker.
2015: Redshirted.
High School: Was a three-year varsity letterwinner at North Scott High School ... is a two-time first-team All-State and All-District honoree ... was also selected to the All-Metro first-team ... named team captain ... invited to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl ... had 28 TDs, 148 receptions and 1,590 yards through the air ... also lettered in basketball and track and field ... was a two-time All-Conference selection in basketball and helped his team to a 4A state championship ... was a two-time state qualifier in track, earning All-Conference twice.
Personal: Son of Richard and Tracy Grimes ... was awarded the IHSAA Academic Excellence Achievement Award.
2017: Did not see action in 2017.
2016: Saw action against Missouri State (10/22) and Indiana State (11/5) as a reserve linebacker.
2015: Redshirted.
High School: Was a three-year varsity letterwinner at North Scott High School ... is a two-time first-team All-State and All-District honoree ... was also selected to the All-Metro first-team ... named team captain ... invited to play in the Iowa Shrine Bowl ... had 28 TDs, 148 receptions and 1,590 yards through the air ... also lettered in basketball and track and field ... was a two-time All-Conference selection in basketball and helped his team to a 4A state championship ... was a two-time state qualifier in track, earning All-Conference twice.
Personal: Son of Richard and Tracy Grimes ... was awarded the IHSAA Academic Excellence Achievement Award.
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