Michigan makes top 5 for ATH Kamonte Grimes

Submitted by Gentleman Squirrels on June 26th, 2020 at 8:23 PM

Notable since some think Michigan is leading for him and he’s being recruited likely for the CB position. He’s a 6’2, 185lbs so could also be WR, safety or viper, if that’s how he fills out. But at the moment Michigan views him as a corner

rice4114

June 27th, 2020 at 1:10 AM ^

I see this a lot these days. Someone makes an incorrect statement (I do this all the time so no judgement) then someone posts facts and the original poster says "Don't be so sensitive" or something like that. Just find it strange.

Magnus

June 26th, 2020 at 9:18 PM ^

Yes, please. This kid is a good looking athlete. Michigan corners have had a hard time transitioning to the NFL, but he could play on Sundays.

Magnus

June 27th, 2020 at 9:28 AM ^

I think when you're 6'2" and 185 lbs. with speed, that just means you can go in a lot of different directions: CB, S, WR. He would be a guy I would recruit in NCAA Football and then just figure out what his rating is at each of those positions and play him at the best one. 

Right now I actually think he's a better looking wide receiver than defensive back, but putting him with Mike Zordich and Don Brown sounds like a recipe for success.

njvictor

June 26th, 2020 at 10:57 PM ^

He would be an interesting addition. His tape is mostly him playing WR plus a bit of QB and S, so kinda hard to see what he's like at CB. He's a tall, well built, fluid athlete who seems like S could be his best position, but if the staff likes him at CB, then I'll trust them

MaizeBlueA2

June 27th, 2020 at 1:24 PM ^

I think we get him.

Offensively he's got solid hands, moves like a pass catching TE.

Reminds me of Trey Burton (another ATH) on offense.

Defensively we are recruiting him at CB and telling him he'll like grow into a VIPER.

He doesn't have the hips or the feet to play CB. He can play NB on the line of scrimmage, jamming guys and blitzing from that inside CB spot. But ultimately, I think he could be a 2nd round draft pick if he plays VIPER. You can see Khaleke Hudson, EASILY, when you watch him play defense.

Trey Burton on offense Hudson on defense.

MaizeBlueA2

June 27th, 2020 at 1:35 PM ^

Starting to think about adding Xavier Worthy back to the best guess list but wanted to stick to 25.

QB (1):
JJ McCarthy

RB (1):
Donovan Edwards (4* - ovr: #38) - confidence: 5⬆️

WR (2):
Markus Allen
Cristian Dixon

TE (1):
Louis Hansen

OT (2):
Giovanni El-Hadi
Tristan Bounds

OG (2):
Greg Crippen
Rocco Spindler (4* - ovr: #44) - confidence: 2↔️ OR Drew Kendall (4* - ovr: #110) - confidence: 4⬇️

OC (1):
Raheem Anderson

RUSH END (1):
Kechaun Bennett

WDE (1):
TJ Guy

NG (0):

DT (2):
Rayshaun Benny (4* - ovr: #191) - confidence: 3↔️
George Rooks (4* - ovr: #202) - confidence: 4↔️

SDE (2):
Dominick Giudice
Quintin Somerville

WLB (1):
Junior Colson

MLB (2):
Casey Phinney
Jaydon Hood

SLB (1):
Tyler McLaurin

VIPER (0):

CB (2):
Ja'Den McBurrows
Kamonte Grimes (3* - ovr: #516) [ATH - could play CB, S or grow into Viper... I'll call him a NB for now] - confidence: 3⬆️

FS (1):
Rod Moore

SS (1):
Daymon David (3* - ovr: #1108) - confidence: 4⬆️

K (0):

P (1):
Tommy Doman

bronxblue

June 27th, 2020 at 1:59 PM ^

Looks like a really good athlete but I can see the positional uncertainty.  He's tall but skinny, and so I could see him bounce around a bit on campus for a year before settling in somewhere.  At first blush he feels like a WR more than a corner just because of his dimensions and (admittedly my limited highlight watching) longer stride, but I would trust Zordich and Brown to turn him into a top corner if that made sense.

Frank Chuck

June 27th, 2020 at 7:05 PM ^

WANT

I've watched his tape many times and I was impressed by his skills. He brings a rare blend of versatility that can help play multiple roles.