Overview

Overview

A versatile defender with experience at strong and free safety. He might be best at strong safety and is at his best attacking the line of scrimmage against the run.

High School

Coached by Jeff Ables at Bowie High ... named first-team all-district 25-5A on offense and defense as a senior ... earned All-Central Texas honors as a defensive back ... made 82 tackles, including 62 solos, while making three interceptions and a fumble recovery in 2002 ... also recorded 1,028 passing yards and 560 rushing yards while helping Bowie to a 9-2 record ... played in the same backfield as his twinbrother, Michael ... named first-team all-district on defense as a junior ... recorded 78 tackles, including 56 solo stops, with five interceptions and two forced fumbles that year ... helped Bowie to an 8-3 record in 2001.

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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Good size for the position. ... Cerebral player who reads the action and reacts quickly to the run. ... Very reliable open-field tackler. ... Breaks down well and has the lateral quickness to make strong, secure tackles. ... Isn't afraid to mix it up with blockers and uses his hands well to disengage. ... Versatile defender who has seen starting action at strong and free safety. ... Productive special teamer. ... Good bloodlines -- twin brother, Michael, drafted in the first round by Tennessee last year (19th overall).

Negatives: Isn't an elite athlete for the position. ... Questionable pure speed for deep coverage. ... Recognizes play-action, but lacks the instant acceleration to get back into position if initially fooled. ... Struggles mirroring receivers and has limited change-of-direction agility. ... Despite 36 games, Griffin had just one career interception.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Emmitt Smith because of his will to win.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Danny Amendola (Texas Tech) was the recipient of my biggest hit.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

House hunters on HGTV or MTV Cribs.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Will Smith because of my girlfriend's obsession with him.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

How much I like to fish.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Design on a Dime because that show demonstrates how to make over your house with style for cheap cost.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Winning the 2005 National Championship.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

My parents because they always motivated me to work hard and never give up.