Steve Griffin

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Steve Griffin
No. 86, 22, 26
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1964-12-24) December 24, 1964 (age 59)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school: Miami (FL) Norland
College: Purdue
NFL draft: 1986  / Round: 12 / Pick: 308
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR  ·  ArenaFan.com

Steven Leroy Griffin (born December 24, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons in the 12th round of the 1986 NFL draft. [1] Griffin played college football at Purdue University and attended Miami Norland High School in Miami Gardens, Florida. [2] He was also a member of the Washington Commandos, Detroit Drive and Columbus Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL). He was the MVP of ArenaBowl II after accumulating six receptions, two passed deflected and two interceptions in the game. [3]

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References

  1. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
  2. "STEVE GRIFFIN". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
  3. "ArenaBowl II". arenafan.com. Retrieved August 25, 2014.