Lamar McGriggs

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Lamar McGriggs
No. 38, 37, 45, 36
Position Safety
Linebacker
Personal information
Born (1968-05-09) May 9, 1968 (age 57)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school Thornton Township
(Harvey, IL)
College Western Illinois
NFL draft 1991: 8th round, 223rd overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Tackles 97
Interceptions 2
Forced fumbles 4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968) is a former National Football League (NFL) [1] and Canadian Football League (CFL) linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was selected by the New York Giants in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL draft. [2]

On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him. [3] He won a Grey Cup championship in 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[ citation needed ]

McGriggs attended Thornton Township High School, Ellsworth Community College and Western Illinois University. [4]

References

  1. "Lamar McGriggs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  2. "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  3. Wyman, Ted (February 23, 2006). "Unexpected birth-day gift". Slam! Sports. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2010.
  4. Litsky, Frank (April 23, 1991). "Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices". The New York Times. Retrieved July 17, 2010.