Justin Griffith

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Justin Griffith
No. 33, 36
Position: Fullback
Personal information
Born: (1980-07-21) July 21, 1980 (age 44)
Magee, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Magee (MS)
College: Mississippi State
NFL draft: 2003  / round: 4 / pick: 121
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:94
Rushing yards:413
Rushing touchdowns:1
Receptions:141
Receiving yards:989
Receiving touchdowns:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Montrel Griffith (born July 21, 1980) is an American former professional football fullback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He played college football at Mississippi State.

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Griffith was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans.

Early life

Justin Montrel Griffith was born on July 21, 1980, in Magee, Mississippi.

Playing career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+14 in
(1.81 m)
232 lb
(105 kg)
30+12 in
(0.77 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
4.62 s1.61 s2.66 s4.68 s7.73 s32 in
(0.81 m)
9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)
29 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1]

Atlanta Falcons

Griffith was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2003 NFL draft. [2] He played four seasons with the team before becoming a free agent following the 2006 season.

Oakland Raiders

After playing two seasons for the Oakland Raiders, Griffith was released on February 23, 2009. [3]

Seattle Seahawks

Griffith was signed by the Seattle Seahawks on April 27, 2009. The move reunited him with Seahawks head coach Jim Mora and offensive coordinator Greg Knapp, who were the head coach and offensive coordinator of the Atlanta Falcons during much of Griffith's time with the team.

Griffith was released on October 3, 2009, to make room for Kyle Williams who was signed off the practice squad.

Houston Texans

Griffith was signed by the Houston Texans on June 16, 2010.

Coaching career

Seattle Seahawks

He was a season-long coaching intern with the Seattle Seahawks for the 2011 season. [4]

Oakland Raiders

In February 2012, Griffith returned to the Raiders, this time as an offensive quality control coach. [5]

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References

  1. "Justin Griffith, Mississippi State, FB, 2003 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com.
  2. "2003 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 28, 2023.
  3. Raiders Cut Harris, Griffith Yahoo Sports, February 24, 2009
  4. "Seahawks.com Blog | Wednesday in Hawkville". September 14, 2011.
  5. "Raiders Add Seven to Coaching Staff". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2012.