Russ Grimm Biography

Russell Scott Grimm, born on May 2, 1959, was an American professional football player who served as a guard for the Washington Redskins in the NFL. Grimm has held assistant coaching positions with the Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans. He earned multiple All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections during his career and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Grimm played 11 seasons with the Redskins and was named to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team as a first-team selection. He played quarterback, linebacker, and punter during his time at Southmoreland High School. In 1980, Jimbo Covert joined Grimm on the offensive line, resulting in three future Pro Bowl players among the five starters. Grimm was selected 69th overall in the third round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Redskins.