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{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
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'''John Griffin''' (born December 17, 1988) is an ] ] who is currently a ]. He signed with the ] as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played ] at ] until he transferred to the ] for his senior season. '''John Anthony Griffin'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/14724 }}</ref> (born December 17, 1988) is a former ] ]. Who most recently played for the ] of the ]. He signed with the ] as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played ] at ] until transferring to the ] for his senior season.


==High school career== ==Early life==
He attended ] in ] where he just played one year on the varsity team.<ref name="UMASS">{{cite web | title=Massachusetts Profile | work= umassathletics.com | url=http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/griffin_john00.html |accessdate=}}</ref> He broke the high school record for touchdowns in a single season with 25.<ref name="UMASS" /> He attended ] in ] where he just played one year on the varsity team.<ref name="UMASS">{{cite web | title=Massachusetts Profile | work=umassathletics.com | url=http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/griffin_john00.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119123331/http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/griffin_john00.html | archive-date=November 19, 2012 | url-status=dead }}</ref> He broke the high school record for touchdowns in a single season with 25.<ref name="UMASS" /> He won a state title in the 100 meter dash and holds his highschool 100 meter and long jump record.


==College career== ==College career==
He played his first three seasons at ] until transferring to the University of Massachusetts.<ref name="UMASS" /> He was named to the 2010 CAA Third Team and was a FCS Senior Bowl Preseason All-American while at the University of ].<ref name="UMASS" /> He played his first three seasons at ] and was named to the 2009 CAA First-team before transferring to the University of Massachusetts.<ref name="UMASS" /> He was named to the 2010 CAA Third-team and was a FCS Senior Bowl Preseason All-American while at the university of ].<ref name="UMASS" />


==Professional career== ==Professional career==

===Cincinnati Bengals=== ===Cincinnati Bengals===
On July 27, 2011, He signed with the ] as an undrafted free agent.<ref name=>{{cite web | title= Bengals Sign Northeastern Running Back John Griffin | work= cincyjungle.com | url=http://www.cincyjungle.com/2011/7/26/2296423/bengals-sign-northeastern-running-back-john-griffin |accessdate= July 27, 2011}}</ref> On September 3, 2011, He was released.<ref name=>{{cite web | title= Bengals cut former Oakmont RB John Griffin | work= telegram.com | url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20110904/NEWS/109049947/1119/rss01&source=rss |accessdate= September 4, 2011}}</ref> On July 27, 2011, he signed with the ] as an undrafted free agent.<ref>{{cite web | title= Bengals Sign Northeastern Running Back John Griffin | work= cincyjungle.com | date= July 26, 2011 | url=http://www.cincyjungle.com/2011/7/26/2296423/bengals-sign-northeastern-running-back-john-griffin |access-date= July 27, 2011}}</ref> On September 3, 2011, he was released.<ref>{{cite web | title= Bengals cut former Oakmont RB John Griffin | work= telegram.com | url=http://www.telegram.com/article/20110904/NEWS/109049947/1119/rss01&source=rss |access-date= September 4, 2011}}</ref>


===Omaha Nighthawks=== ===Omaha Nighthawks===
He played for the ] of the United Football League for the 2011 season.<ref name=>{{cite web | title= Versatile Griffin adapts, adds to Nighthawks' attack | work= omaha.com | url=http://www.omaha.com/article/20111013/SPORTS/710139785 |accessdate= October 13, 2011}}</ref> He played for the ] of the United Football League for their 2011 season.<ref>{{cite web | title= Versatile Griffin adapts, adds to Nighthawks' attack | work= omaha.com | url= http://www.omaha.com/article/20111013/SPORTS/710139785 | access-date= October 13, 2011 }}{{Dead link|date=November 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===New York Jets=== ===New York Jets===
Griffin was signed to a future/reserve contract by the ] on January 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kroul, Griffin Sign Reserve/Future Deals|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Kroul-Griffin-Sign-ReserveFuture-Deals/ad08ef4f-8bdf-4162-b47a-ffa895ed6eb6|publisher=New York Jets|author=Jets Media Relations Department|date=3 January 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64QVsoxI6|archivedate=3 January 2012|accessdate=3 January 2012}}</ref> He was waived on August 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Transactions|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html|publisher=New York Jets|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/69m1eKSzq|archivedate=8 August 2012|accessdate=8 August 2012}}</ref> Griffin was signed to a future/reserve contract by the ] on January 2, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Kroul, Griffin Sign Reserve/Future Deals |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Kroul-Griffin-Sign-ReserveFuture-Deals/ad08ef4f-8bdf-4162-b47a-ffa895ed6eb6 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=January 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111134314/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/Kroul-Griffin-Sign-ReserveFuture-Deals/ad08ef4f-8bdf-4162-b47a-ffa895ed6eb6 |archive-date=January 11, 2012 |access-date=January 3, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was waived on August 8, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Transactions |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html |publisher=New York Jets |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806103050/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html |archive-date=August 6, 2013 |access-date=August 8, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===Second Stint with the Nighthawks=== ===Second stint with the Nighthawks===
He resigned with the ] of the United Football League for the 2012 season.<ref name=>{{cite web | title= 2012 Omaha Nighthawks Roster UFL | work= phillysportslive.com | url=http://phillysportslive.com/2012-omaha-nighthawks-roster-ufl/ |accessdate= September 26, 2012}}</ref> He re-signed with the ] of the United Football League for their 2012 season.<ref>{{cite web | title= 2012 Omaha Nighthawks Roster UFL | work= phillysportslive.com | url=http://phillysportslive.com/2012-omaha-nighthawks-roster-ufl/ |access-date= September 26, 2012}}</ref>


===Second Stint with the Jets=== ===Second stint with the Jets===
Griffin was signed to the ]' practice squad on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Bryant-RB-Griffin-Join-Practice-Squad/1da18cf3-3268-40e1-9bae-0005a7540ff7|publisher=New York Jets|author=Jets Media Relations Department|date=5 November 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6BxNX8hTW|archivedate=5 November 2012|accessdate=5 November 2012}}</ref> He was signed to the active roster on December 28, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=RB John Griffin Signed to Active Roster|url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-John-Griffin-Signed-to-Active-Roster/8c87b5dc-9b30-49a5-9b16-4a868d190275|publisher=New York Jets|author=Jets Media Relations Department|date=28 December 2012|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6IotDAttY|archivedate=12 August 2013|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> On August 9, 2013, in the Jets' first preseason game against the ], Griffin suffered a broken leg.<ref name="2013 injury">{{cite web|title=Jets lose another running back|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25198/jets-lose-another-running-back|publisher=ESPN New York|author=Cimini, Rich|date=10 August 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Iotcemit|archivedate=12 August 2013|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> The injury occurred on a horse-collar tackle by linebacker ].<ref name="2013 injury"/> Griffin was waived on August 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Ivory expects to play Saturday|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25302/chris-ivory-expects-to-play-saturday|publisher=ESPN New York|author=Cimini, Rich|date=11 August 2013|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6Iotv9W6G|archivedate=12 August 2013|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> Griffin was signed to the ]' practice squad on November 5, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Bryant-RB-Griffin-Join-Practice-Squad/1da18cf3-3268-40e1-9bae-0005a7540ff7 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=November 5, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108073151/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/LB-Bryant-RB-Griffin-Join-Practice-Squad/1da18cf3-3268-40e1-9bae-0005a7540ff7 |archive-date=November 8, 2012 |access-date=November 5, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He was signed to the active roster on December 28, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=RB John Griffin Signed to Active Roster |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-John-Griffin-Signed-to-Active-Roster/8c87b5dc-9b30-49a5-9b16-4a868d190275 |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=December 28, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130203091533/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/RB-John-Griffin-Signed-to-Active-Roster/8c87b5dc-9b30-49a5-9b16-4a868d190275 |archive-date=February 3, 2013 |access-date=August 12, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On August 9, 2013, in the Jets' first preseason game against the ], Griffin suffered a broken leg.<ref name="2013 injury">{{cite web|title=Jets lose another running back |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25198/jets-lose-another-running-back |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Cimini, Rich |date=August 10, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130813073119/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25198/jets-lose-another-running-back |archive-date=August 13, 2013 |access-date=August 12, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> The injury occurred on a horse-collar tackle by linebacker ].<ref name="2013 injury"/> Griffin was waived on August 11, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chris Ivory expects to play Saturday |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25302/chris-ivory-expects-to-play-saturday |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Cimini, Rich |date=August 11, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130812172859/http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/jets/post/_/id/25302/chris-ivory-expects-to-play-saturday |archive-date=August 12, 2013 |access-date=August 12, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref> He cleared waivers and was placed on the team's injured reserve list on August 13, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |title=Transactions |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html |publisher=New York Jets |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806103050/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/transactions.html |archive-date=August 6, 2013 |access-date=August 13, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


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American football player (born 1988)

American football player
John Griffin
No. 21, 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1988-12-17) December 17, 1988 (age 36)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Ashburnham (MA) Oakmont
College:Massachusetts
Undrafted:2011
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

John Anthony Griffin (born December 17, 1988) is a former American football running back. Who most recently played for the Omaha Mammoths of the Fall Experimental Football League. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Northeastern until transferring to the University of Massachusetts for his senior season.

Early life

He attended Oakmont Regional High School in Massachusetts where he just played one year on the varsity team. He broke the high school record for touchdowns in a single season with 25. He won a state title in the 100 meter dash and holds his highschool 100 meter and long jump record.

College career

He played his first three seasons at Northeastern and was named to the 2009 CAA First-team before transferring to the University of Massachusetts. He was named to the 2010 CAA Third-team and was a FCS Senior Bowl Preseason All-American while at the university of Massachusetts.

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

On July 27, 2011, he signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent. On September 3, 2011, he was released.

Omaha Nighthawks

He played for the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League for their 2011 season.

New York Jets

Griffin was signed to a future/reserve contract by the New York Jets on January 2, 2012. He was waived on August 8, 2012.

Second stint with the Nighthawks

He re-signed with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League for their 2012 season.

Second stint with the Jets

Griffin was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad on November 5, 2012. He was signed to the active roster on December 28, 2012. On August 9, 2013, in the Jets' first preseason game against the Detroit Lions, Griffin suffered a broken leg. The injury occurred on a horse-collar tackle by linebacker Travis Lewis. Griffin was waived on August 11, 2013. He cleared waivers and was placed on the team's injured reserve list on August 13, 2013.

References

  1. "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com.
  2. ^ "Massachusetts Profile". umassathletics.com. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012.
  3. "Bengals Sign Northeastern Running Back John Griffin". cincyjungle.com. July 26, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
  4. "Bengals cut former Oakmont RB John Griffin". telegram.com. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
  5. "Versatile Griffin adapts, adds to Nighthawks' attack". omaha.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
  6. Jets Media Relations Department (January 3, 2012). "Kroul, Griffin Sign Reserve/Future Deals". New York Jets. Archived from the original on January 11, 2012. Retrieved January 3, 2012.
  7. "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2012.
  8. "2012 Omaha Nighthawks Roster UFL". phillysportslive.com. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
  9. Jets Media Relations Department (November 5, 2012). "LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on November 8, 2012. Retrieved November 5, 2012.
  10. Jets Media Relations Department (December 28, 2012). "RB John Griffin Signed to Active Roster". New York Jets. Archived from the original on February 3, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  11. ^ Cimini, Rich (August 10, 2013). "Jets lose another running back". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on August 13, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  12. Cimini, Rich (August 11, 2013). "Chris Ivory expects to play Saturday". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013. Retrieved August 12, 2013.
  13. "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 6, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2013.

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