17 Facts About Xavier Grimble

Xavier Grimble was born on September 22,1992 and is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League.

Xavier Grimble was selected to play in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game in St Petersburg, Florida.

In 2012, Xavier Grimble shared starts with fellow tight end Randall Telfer.

On January 7,2014, Xavier Grimble announced he would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.

Xavier Grimble was ranked as the 17th best tight end prospect available in the draft by DraftScout.

Xavier Grimble went undrafted in the 2014 NFL draft, but received contract offers as an undrafted free agent from the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Giants.

Xavier Grimble entered training camp competing with Adrien Robinson, Larry Donnell, Daniel Fells, and Kellen Davis for the vacant starting tight end position left by the departures of Brandon Myers and Bear Pascoe.

On December 16,2014, Xavier Grimble was signed to the 49ers' practice squad.

On September 5,2015, Xavier Grimble was waived by the 49ers.

Xavier Grimble entered the Steelers training camp competing for the backup tight end position with David Johnson and Paul Lang.

Xavier Grimble was named the Steelers' third tight end on their depth chart to begin the season, behind veterans Jesse James and David Johnson.

On February 8,2017, Xavier Grimble signed a one-year deal to remain with the Steelers.

Xavier Grimble was placed on injured reserve on September 25,2019, with a calf injury.

Xavier Grimble was released from injured reserve with an injury settlement on October 4,2019.

On September 5,2020, Xavier Grimble was waived by the Colts and signed to the practice squad the next day.

On September 16,2020, Xavier Grimble was signed to the Baltimore Ravens practice squad.

Xavier Grimble's cousin, Jalen Xavier Grimble, played defensive tackle at Oregon State and his other cousin, Barkevious Mingo, is an NFL linebacker.