NEVADA
Will compete for a starting spot in the Wolf Pack’s linebacking corps after converting from the defensive backfield in the offseason … should also see extensive time on special teams.

2008: Was a valuable member of the secondary and a key player on special teams … Was seventh on the team in tackles with 45 … Had a pair of interceptions on the season with one against Grambling State and another against Fresno State … Recorded a tackle for loss against San Jose State.

2007: Named to the Academic All-WAC team for the first time in his career … Emerged as a splendid special teams player after redshirting as a walk-on in 2006 … Recorded 25 tackles on special teams … Was named the team's Outstanding Special Teams player in voting by the players and coaching staff … Earned first career varsity letter.

2006: Redshirted his first year at Nevada … Was the Full-speed Effort and Habit Award winner as offensive scout teamer of the year.

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Bear River High School in Grass Valley, Calif. … Was a three-year letterman in football and also lettered in track and field …  Led the state of California in scoring with 289 points as a senior … Was a first-team all-conference selection and a team captain as a senior.

PERSONAL
Born Kevin Alexander Grimes on Jan. 18, 1986 in Placerville, Calif. … Son of Ulrike Lapkass and Shawn Grimes … Siblings are Matt Grimes and Logan Lapkass … Majoring in business finance … Enjoys hunting and fishing in his free time.