Jaiden Grimes
As a Freshman Saw action in seven games for the Owls on the defensive line and started in three … combined for eight total tackles on the season while also earning 1.5 tackles for loss … also earned an assist on a sack (0.5) to help secure a win against FIU (Nov. 23) … earned his season-high in tackles (3) against Louisiana Tech (Nov. 30). High School Ranked as a three-star recruit by On3 and the #178 defensive lineman in the country ... played for head coach Sean O’Sullivan at Pope HS … earned Region 7-6A 2023 Defensive Player of the Year honors with 10 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick … tallied one sack as a junior and one tackle for loss as a sophomore. Personal Son of Teka and Onaje Grimes … has one brother, Elijah … plans to major in engineering at Kennesaw State.
- EnrolledJaiden Grimes (DL) enrolled at Kennesaw State University · from the season record
- SignedDec 20, 2023Jaiden Grimes (DL) signed with Kennesaw State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kennesaw State University | 9 | 9 | 222 | High | 22 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2.0 |
| 2025 | Kennesaw State University | 14 | 1 | 308 | Med. | 28 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 1.0 |
| 2024 | Kennesaw State University | 7 | 3 | 12 | Low | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0.5 |
| Career | 30 | 13 | 542 | Med. | 58 | 22 | 7 | 18 | 3.5 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026