William and Mary running back Jonathan Grimes and tight end Alex Gottlieb have agreed to terms with NFL teams. Grimes will join the Houston Texans, while Gottlieb will head to the Detroit Lions.
The most decorated player in Colonial Athletic Association history, Grimes finished his collegiate career with 11 all-conference honors and owns W&M’s all-time records for rushing yards (4,541), all-purpose yards (7,955) and kickoff return yards (2,289). Additionally, he ranks third on the CAA’s career all-purpose yards list and sixth on the league’s career rushing yards list.
A two-time All-America selection, Gottlieb finished his collegiate career with 75 receptions for 905 yards with five touchdowns. Additionally, the two-time first-team all-conference honoree averaged 12.1 yards per reception during his four years at the College.
Grimes and Gottlieb join ODU’s Ronnie Cameron (Chicago Bears) and Edmond McClam (Detroit Lions) who have signed with NFL teams.
