Michael Griffin II

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Michael Griffin II
No. 49     Calgary Stampeders
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Griffin with the Calgary Stampeders in 2023
Born: (1998-06-23) June 23, 1998 (age 25)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL status American
Position(s) Defensive back
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
College Southwest Minnesota State
South Dakota State
High school Park (Cottage Grove, MN)
Career history
As player
2022 Tennessee Titans*
2023–present Calgary Stampeders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats

Michael Griffin II (born June 23, 1998) is an American professional football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Southwest Minnesota State and South Dakota State. He has also been a member of the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early years

Griffin played high school football at Park High School in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. He was a team captain in football, basketball, and track and field in high school. [1]

College career

Southwest Minnesota State

Griffin played college football at Southwest Minnesota State from 2016 to 2017. [1] He played in nine games, starting one, in 2016, recording 12 tackles and one interception. He started 11 games in 2017, totaling 85 tackles, seven pass breakups and three fumble recoveries. [1]

South Dakota State

Griffin transferred to play at South Dakota State from 2018 to 2021. [2] [3] [4] [5] He was redshirted in 2018. [2] He played in 12 games, starting 11, in 2019, accumulating 40 tackles, four interceptions and two fumble recoveries, earning Missouri Valley Football Conference All-Newcomer Team honors. Griffin recorded 47 tackles and two interceptions in 2020. He started 15 games in 2021, totaling 72 tackles, two forced fumbles and one interception. [2]

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

Griffin signed with the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL) on May 13, 2022, after going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft. [6] [7] He was waived/injured on August 9, and reverted to injured reserve on August 10. He was waived from injured reserve on August 15, 2022. [6]

Calgary Stampeders

Griffin was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on March 8, 2023. [8] [9] [6] He was placed on injured reserve on September 8, moved to the practice roster on October 10, and promoted to the active roster on October 26, 2023. Overall, he played in 13 games, starting five, in 2023, recording 30 tackles on defense, six special teams tackles, and one sack. [10] [11]

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  3. ↑ Neal, Velle (May 14, 2021). "Son of Minneapolis cop, Michael Griffin II brings leadership skills to national title chase". startribune.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Zimmer, Matt (April 28, 2022). "Pierre Strong Jr., Michael Griffin turn heads at South Dakota State football Pro Day". yahoo.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ Castora, Tanner (March 23, 2022). "Michael Griffin steals show at SDSU Pro Day". keloland.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  6. 1 2 3 "Michael Griffin". footballdb.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  7. ↑ Moraitis, Mike (May 27, 2022). "What scouting reports said about Titans UDFA S Michael Griffin II". titanswire.usatoday.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Calgary Stampeders sign DB Michael Griffin". 3downnation.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "STAMPS ADD TO SECONDARY WITH MICHAEL GRIFFIN II". cfl.ca. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Michael Griffin". statscrew.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
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