Lideatrick Griffin

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Lideatrick Griffin
Personal information
Born: (2001-01-23) January 23, 2001 (age 23)
Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:Philadelphia
(Philadelphia, Mississippi)
College: Mississippi State (2020–2023)
Position: Wide receiver /
Return specialist
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards

Lideatrick "Tulu" Griffin (born January 23, 2001) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

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Early life

Griffin attended Philadelphia High School in Philadelphia, Mississippi, where he played on both sides of the ball for the football team. On offense he caught 117 passes for 1,968 yards and 17 touchdowns, while also adding 1,035 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground, and one passing touchdown. On defense he totalled 38 tackles with two being for a loss, two pass deflections, and four interceptions. [1] Griffin committed to play college football at Mississippi State over other schools such as Auburn, Tennessee, and Memphis. [2]

College career

In the 2020 Armed Forces Bowl, Griffin had a standout performance, returning four kicks for 138 yards, including taking the opening kickoff 57 yards, and catching two passes for 17 yards and the game-winning touchdowns, helping Mississippi State defeat Tulsa 28–26. For his performance, Griffin was named the MVP of the game. [3] [4] Griffin finished the 2020 season with ten receptions for 61 yards and a touchdown, and seven kick returns for 261 yards. [5] In week two of the 2021 season, he returned the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Bulldogs beat NC State. [6] Griffin finished the 2021 season with 26 receptions for 269 yards, he also returned 15 kicks for 459 yards and a touchdown. [7]

In week four of the 2022 season, Griffin caught a nine-yard touchdown reception in a win over Bowling Green. [8] In week ten, Griffin returned a kickoff 92 yards for a touchdown and hauled in a 57-yard reception as he helped the Bulldogs defeat Auburn 39–33 in overtime. For his performance, he was named the co-SEC special teams player of the week. [9] In week twelve, Griffin hauled in four receptions for 53 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped Mississippi State blowout East Tennessee State 56–7. [10] [11] He finished the 2022 season with 42 receptions for 502 yards and four touchdowns, while also returning 19 kicks for 613 yards and a touchdown. [12] Griffin was named first team all-SEC as a returner. [13] Griffin was also named a first team All-American as a returner by FWAA. [14] [15] Griffin was named preseason second-team all-SEC ahead of the 2023 season as an all-purpose back and third team as a returner. [16] [17] Griffin was also named a preseason All-American. [18] [19] Griffin would also be named to the Paul Hornung Award watch list, which is give to the nation's most versatile player. [20]

Professional 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
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		181 lb
(82 kg)		30+5⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.43 s1.55 s2.58 s4.32 s7.00 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [21] [22]

Las Vegas Raiders

Griffin signed with the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024. [23] He was also selected by the San Antonio Brahmas in the sixth round of the 2024 UFL draft on July 17. [24] He was waived on August 27. [25]

Cleveland Browns

On August 29, 2024, Griffin was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad. [26] He was released on September 10. [27]

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