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| '''John Griffin''' (born December 17, 1988) is an ] ] of the ] who is currently a free agent. He signed with the ] as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played ] at ] until he transferred to the ] for his senior season. | '''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. | ||
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| ===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 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> | ||
| ===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 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> | ||
| ===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> | |||
| ===Second Stint with the |
===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 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> | ||
| ===Second Stint with |
===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> | |||
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American football player| Personal information | |||||||||
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| Born: | (1988-12-17) December 17, 1988 (age 36) Austin, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| College: | Massachusetts | ||||||||
| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2012 | |||||||||
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John Griffin (born December 17, 1988) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Northeastern until he transferred to the University of Massachusetts for his senior season.
High school career
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.
College career
He played his first three seasons at Northeastern until 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 the 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 resigned with the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League for the 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.
References
- ^ "Massachusetts Profile". umassathletics.com.
- "Bengals Sign Northeastern Running Back John Griffin". cincyjungle.com. Retrieved July 27, 2011.
- "Bengals cut former Oakmont RB John Griffin". telegram.com. Retrieved September 4, 2011.
- "Versatile Griffin adapts, adds to Nighthawks' attack". omaha.com. Retrieved October 13, 2011.
- Jets Media Relations Department (3 January 2012). "Kroul, Griffin Sign Reserve/Future Deals". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 3 January 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2012.
- "Transactions". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
- "2012 Omaha Nighthawks Roster UFL". phillysportslive.com. Retrieved September 26, 2012.
- Jets Media Relations Department (5 November 2012). "LB Bryant, RB Griffin Join Practice Squad". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
- Jets Media Relations Department (28 December 2012). "RB John Griffin Signed to Active Roster". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ Cimini, Rich (10 August 2013). "Jets lose another running back". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- Cimini, Rich (11 August 2013). "Chris Ivory expects to play Saturday". ESPN New York. Archived from the original on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 12 August 2013.