Darius Grimes

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2025): Recorded two tackles against Indiana (11/1). Recorded a tackle at UCLA (10/18). Recorded a tackle against Nebraska (10/11). Recorded a tackle against Washington (10/4). Recorded two tackles at Wisconsin (9/20). Recorded a tackle against Towson (9/13). Recorded a tackle against FAU (8/30). As a Redshirt Freshman (2024): Appeared in four games at linebacker Totaled four tackles (three solo) and 1.0 TFL First career TFL vs. Villanova (9/21) along with career-high two tackles As a Freshman in (2023): Did not appear in game action Before Maryland: Led Frederick Douglas to a 33-4 record over three years (minus COVID) in high school Totaled 80 total tackles (57 solo), seven tackles for loss, two forced fumbles, one blocked punt, one blocked FG, two fumble recoveries, 1.5 sacks and two QB hurries during senior season 2021-22 MPSSAA Second Team All-State Defense 2022-23 MPSSAA First Team All-State Defense 2021-22 PG County 1a/2a First Team All-County Linebacker 2022-23 PG County 1a/2a Defensive Player of The year Also was a state champion in shot put Personal: He is the son of Roland and Patricia Grimes He graduated in the top 5% of his senior class His sports hero is Ray Lewis He enjoys chess and cooking He likes Hip Hop & R&B, including Gunna, Future, and PARTYNEXTDOOR His favorite shows are The Office, Friends, and Snowfall His favorite snack is Gushers