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Russell Scott Grimm. Position: G-C. 6-3 , 273lb (190cm, 123kg) Born: May 2 in Scottdale, PA. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. Hall of Fame. 4x Pro Bowl. 3x All-Pro. 3x SB Champ.

A standout offensive lineman who also served as the reserve punter at the University of Pittsburgh, Russ Grimm easily made the transition from college to the pros. The Washington Redskins selected him in the third round, 69th player overall, of the 1981 National Football League Draft.

Russ is the offensive line coach for the Tennessee Titans, but his legacy will forever loom large over the Redskins franchise.

Russ Grimm played center at the University of Pittsburgh and helped form one of the strongest offensive lines in college football. His play as the line’s anchor helped the Panthers to a 22-2 record over the 1979 and 1980 seasons, including a pair of Top 10 finishes in the polls.

The Washington Post's coverage of former Washington Redskins offensive lineman Russ Grimm's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. washingtonpost.com Sports

Check out the full profile on the only Hog in the hall of Fame, Russ Grimm - complete with career highlights, career statistics, HOF induction, photos and more.

Grimm was recruited to Pitt to play linebacker and quarterback. When the team pressured him to move to offensive line, he considered transferring but eventually agreed to the change. Russ' son Cody Grimm, who was a standout safety at Virginia Tech, was selected in the seventh round (210th overall) of the 2010 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Russell Scott Grimm (born May 2, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a guard for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He has also served as an assistant coach for the Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals, and Tennessee Titans.