University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: Will begin fall camp listed as the projected starter at left guard.

As A Sophomore (2016): Sat out the season after transferring into the program at the start of preseason practice ... Received the offensive scout team award following South’s Homecoming win over Georgia State.

Miami (Fla.) Highlights (2014-15): A member of the program for two years but did not see action.

High School Highlights: Earned two stars from Rivals.com ... Lettered in football at Clay High ... Helped the Blue Devils advance to the state 5A championship game his senior year.

Personal: Full name is Alan Tyler Grimsley ... Born Sept. 24, 1995, in Albany, Ga. ... Son of Jack and Teresa Grimsley ... Is the youngest of four children ... Favorite movie is “13 Hours” ... Favorite book is “American Sniper” ... Favorite athletes are Ray Lewis and J.J. Watt ... Favorite musical artist is Ivan Moody ... Favorite food is frog legs ... Wants to become a police officer ... Was also recruited by Alabama-Birmingham coming out of high school ... An interdisciplinary studies major.