John Grimsley was drafted No. 141 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #141
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 133
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3910th at Kentucky
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How John Grimsley came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Kentucky
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value
- Games played
- 133
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3910th among Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3179% of career value
- Final season
- 19939 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 141
Who came off the board on either side of John Grimsley.
Texas A&M
Baylor
Iowa State
Clemson
Other LB picks from Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Grimsley in the 1984 NFL Draft
John Grimsley is a Linebacker out of Kentucky selected No. 141 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft. 133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Kentucky has produced 99 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Grimsley drafted?
John Grimsley was selected No. 141 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-grimsley.
What college did John Grimsley play for?
John Grimsley played college football at Kentucky in the SEC. See every Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kentucky-wildcats.
How did John Grimsley's NFL career turn out?
133 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 39 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/john-grimsley.