Grimes, Jefferson Ruled Eligible by NCAA to Play in 2018

Grimes, Jefferson Ruled Eligible by NCAA to Play in 2018

Thursday, August 2, 2018 | Football

Trevon Grimes (Ohio State) and Van Jefferson (Ole Miss) have been ruled eligible by the NCAA to play this fall.

By: UAA Communications

Grimes, Jefferson Ruled Eligible by NCAA to Play in 2018
Trevon Grimes (Ohio State) and Van Jefferson (Ole Miss) have been ruled eligible by the NCAA to play this fall.

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Standout Florida wide receivers Trevon Grimes, who spent last season at Ohio State, and Van Jefferson, who spent the past three seasons at Ole Miss, before they both transferred to UF in January, have received waivers from the NCAA related to their immediate eligibility this season with the Gators.

Grimes is eligible to play immediately, while Jefferson now needs a similar waiver from the Southeastern Conference since he is an intraconference transfer. That waiver process is ongoing.

"I'm excited for Trevon and Van. We appreciate the NCAA's understanding in both situations, and are thankful to the UAA's administration and compliance staff for their role in helping guide Trevon, Van, their families and our coaching staff through this over the past six-plus months," Coach Dan Mullen said.

Last season at Ohio State, Grimes saw actions in two games and totaled three catches for 20 yards. Meanwhile over the past two seasons at Ole Miss, Jefferson totaled 91 catches for 999 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

The Gators open up the 2018 season with a home game against Charleston Southern on Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Trevon Grimes / 6-5, 214
WR / Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas

PRIOR TO FLORIDA:
2017 (Ohio State):
- 2017: Saw action in two games… Recorded three receptions for 20 yards.
High School:
- A 5-star wide receiver according to Rivals, Trevon Grimes had his 2016 senior season end after his third game with a knee injury, but was considered one of the Top 50 prospects in the recruiting cycle… Grimes had a high overall ranking of No. 33 by Rivals and Top-5 receiver status by Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN… Originally from Indianapolis, he moved to Florida in the sixth grade with his parents, Leah and Lebron Grimes, and flourished at St. Thomas Aquinas on the football field for coach Roger Harriott and also on the track circuit… Listed as the No. 11 overall player by PrepStar and its No. 1 receiver prospect, Grimes had 42 career receptions for 770 yards with 11 touchdowns and an 18.3 yards-per-reception average for Aquinas teams that won state titles in 2015 and 2016… Grimes had 15 receptions for 274 yards (18.3) and two touchdowns as a senior before his injury… Named all-Broward County as a junior after a 27-catch, 496-yard season and led the Raiders with seven scores… Attended The Opening in Beaverton, Ore… State of Florida 300-meter hurdles champion as a freshman and sophomore, and was 110-meter hurdles runner-up as a freshman… Named Sun Sentinel 2015 Class 4A-3A and all-Broward County track athlete of the year.
CAREER HIGHS:
- Receptions: 2 (UNLV, 2017)
- Receiving Yards: 12 (UNLV, 2017)
- Long Catch: 8 (Army, 2017)
- Receiving TDs: -

Van Jefferson / 6-2, 192
WR / Brentwood, Tenn. / Ravenwood

PRIOR TO FLORIDA:
2015-17 (Ole Miss):
- 2017: Appeared in 10 games and started at slot receiver in the first three games of the season... Finished second on the team with 42 receptions... Recorded 456 receiving yards and one TD... Had his best game of the season at Cal when he hauled in a career-high 10 catches for 94 yards... Was Ole Miss's second-leading receiver at No. 12 Auburn with 89 yards off eight catches...Recorded his first and only touchdown of the season at Kentucky... Named Preseason All-SEC fourth team… 2016: Garnered Freshman All-America Third Team honors as an All-Purpose player from Athlon... Earned First Team Freshman All-SEC accolades from the league's coaches and Gridiron Now… Captured Second Team All-SEC honors from Athlon... Finished second on team with 49 catches, third with 543 receiving yards and caught three TD passes... Returned four punts for 11 yards and rushed five times for 40 yards on the season... Ranked second among SEC freshmen with 4.1 catches/game and third with 45.2 receiving ypg… Started each game throughout the season at slot receiver... In his collegiate debut against Florida State, he recorded two catches for 23 yards and a 20-yard touchdown... Had six catches for 9a yards against No. 1 Alabama… Grabbed a team-high seven passes for 79 yards against Memphis... 2015: Did not see action and was redshirted.
High School:
- Selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl... Rated a 4-star prospect by all the major recruiting services... Member of the ESPN 300, Rivals 250 and Scout National 300... Participated in Nike's The Opening camp... Named a finalist for Tennessee's Mr. Football in the back category for Class AAA... Garnered Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State and The Tennessean All-Midstate honors, hauling in 67 catches for 1,223 yards and 13 touchdowns, helping lead Ravenwood to a 14-1 record and a Class AAAAAA runner-up finish... Totaled 87 catches for 1,251 yards and 14 TDs as a junior... Coached in high school by Will Hester.
Personal:
- Son of Shawn and Maria Jefferson... Full name is Vanchii Lashawn Jefferson Jr… His father played 13 years in the NFL as a wide receiver and has coached in the NFL as a wide receivers coach for the Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans and currently the Miami Dolphins.
CAREER HIGHS:
- Receptions: 10 (Cal, 2017)
- Receiving Yards: 96 (Cal, 2017)
- Receiving TDs: 1 (four times)