Larry Griffin (American football)

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Larry Griffin
Born: (1963-01-11) January 11, 1963 (age 60)
Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s) Cornerback, Safety
College North Carolina
NFL draft 1986 / Round: 8 / Pick: 199
(By the Miami Dolphins)
Career history
As player
1986 Houston Oilers
1987–1993 Pittsburgh Steelers

Larry Anthony Griffin (born January 11, 1963) is a former American football defensive back who played eight seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was originally drafted by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round of the 1986 NFL Draft. [1] He played college football at the University of North Carolina.

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References

  1. "1986 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-03.