David Griffin (American football) explained

David Christian Griffin, Jr. (born September 26, 1991) is a former American football offensive lineman. He played college football at University of Hawaii at Manoa and attended Florida A&M University Developmental Research School in Tallahassee, Florida. He was a member of the Edmonton Eskimos, Iowa Barnstormers, Cedar Rapids Titans, Cleveland Gladiators, Columbus Lions and Richmond Roughriders.

Early life

Griffin attended North Florida Christian High School through this junior year before transferring to Florida A&M University Developmental Research School in Tallahassee, Florida where he played football and basketball.^[1]

College career

Griffin attended Coffeyville Community College in 2010, where he redshirted. In 2011, Griffin transferred to Mesa Community College where he played for the Thunderbirds from 2011 to 2012. Griffin then transferred to the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors from 2013 to 2014.^[2] He helped the Rainbow Warriors to 1 win. He played in 5 games during his career including 2 starts at tackle. A tear of his Ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint ended his career at Hawaii early.^[3]

Professional career

Edmonton Eskimos

Griffin signed with the Edmonton Eskimos on May 31, 2015.^[4] Griffin was released on June 14, 2015.^[5]

Iowa Barnstormers

Griffin signed with the Iowa Barnstormers of the Indoor Football League in 2016. Griffin started 9 of 16 games for the Barnstormers. Griffin re-signed with the Barnstormers for 2017.^[6] He was released on February 16, 2017.^[7]

Cedar Rapids Titans

On February 21, 2017, Griffin signed with the Cedar Rapids Titans. On March 24, 2017, Griffin was placed on the transfer list.^[8]

Cleveland Gladiators

On March 23, 2017, Griffin was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators.^[9] On April 26, 2017, Griffin was placed on reassignment. On May 1, 2017, Griffin was placed on league suspension.^[10]

Columbus Lions

On May 4, 2017, Griffin signed with the Columbus Lions. On August 4, 2017, Griffin re-signed with the Lions.

External links

• Mesa Thunderbirds profile
• Hawaii Rainbow Warriors profile

Notes and References

1. Web site: The Road Less Traveled . Jim Henry . June 14, 2015 . Tallahassee Democrat . www.newspapers.com . April 25, 2017.
2. Web site: Offensive tackle commits to UH . Stephen Tsai . December 14, 2012 . Star Advertiser . www.warriorbeat.staradvertiserblogs.com . April 25, 2017.
3. Web site: FAMU DRS alum Griffin reaches Canadian Football League . June 13, 2015 . Brian Miller . Tennessee Democrat . www.tallahassee.com . April 25, 2017.
4. Web site: Former T-Bird David Griffin signs with Edmonton Eskimos . May 4, 2015 . Mesa Community College . www.mesatbirdsports.com . April 25, 2017.
5. Web site: Eskimos make seven cuts . Quinn Phillips . June 14, 2015 . Global News . www.globalnews.ca . April 25, 2017.
6. Web site: Barnstormers Re-Sign Offensive Duo . September 13, 2016 . WN . www.article.wn.com . April 25, 2017.
7. Web site: February 2017 IFL Transactions . Indoor Football League . www.goifl.com . April 25, 2017 . February 24, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170224053121/http://goifl.com/transactions/2016-17/February_2017 . dead .
8. Web site: March 2017 IFL Transactions . Indoor Football League . www.goifl.com . April 25, 2017 . March 12, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170312053246/http://goifl.com/transactions/2016-17/March_2017 . dead .
9. Web site: Gladiators Assigned OL David Griffin Jr. . March 23, 2017 . thenet24h.com . www.sport.thenet24h.com . April 25, 2017 . April 26, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170426080723/http://sport.thenet24h.com/286799/gladiators-assigned-ol-david-griffin-jr.html . dead .
10. Web site: Transactions . afldigital.com . August 4, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20170805001622/http://afldigital.com/index.cfm?view=transactions . August 5, 2017 .