Purdue adds UNLV CB Tony Grimes from transfer portal
Purdue coach Barry Odom has added another piece to his 2024 roster via the transfer portal: UNLV CB Tony Grimes.
He is the Boilermakers’ 12th portal commitment, sixth pledge from UNLV and second defensive back (first cornerback). Safety Tahj Ra-El of Memphis is the other portal DB pledge for Purdue.
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Grimes–who visited Purdue this week–played in 13 games in 2024, making 20 tackles with six PBUs, helping the Rebels win 11 games.
The 6-2, 190-pound Grimes began his career at North Carolina, where he played three seasons (2020-22). He spent 2023 at Texas A&M but did not play due to injury.
Grimes played at Princess Anne High in Virginia Beach, Va.
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