Kris Griffin

Infobox NFLactive
name=Kris Griffin


currentteam=Cleveland Browns
currentnumber=53
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|5|27
birthplace=Rochester, Pennsylvania
heightft=6
heightin=3
weight=245
debutyear=2005
debutteam=Kansas City Chiefs
college=Indiana (Pa.)
undraftedyear=2005
pastteams=
* Kansas City Chiefs (2005-2006)
* Cleveland Browns (2007-present)
status=Active
nfl=GRI198198

Kristofor Lawrence Griffin (born May 27, 1981 in Rochester, Pennsylvania) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

High school years

Griffin attended Rochester Area High School where he played both at safety and wide receiver. He was a key member of the team's undefeated 15-0 PIAA Class A State Championship team in 1998.

College career

He played in 18 contests at Geneva College, producing 109 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 7 sacks and 8 interceptions. Griffin then transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where he played in 22 games, recording 152 tackles, 38 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 11 interceptions and seven passes defensed. He majored in sports administration.

Professional career

2005

Griffin was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as undrafted rookie free agent. He made his NFL debut at the Denver Broncos on September 26. During his first season he played in eight games and made three tackles.

2006

He was allocated to NFL Europe and played for the Hamburg Sea Devils where he made ten appearances and nine starts. During his time there he made 41 tackles. When he retured to training camp for the Chiefs he established himself within the special teams. He played in all 16 games and made 22 speacial teams tackles.

2007

On May 23, 2007, NFL Network reported that Griffin was released by the Chiefs and the rights for Griffin were picked up by the Cleveland Browns. He played in eight games.

Personal

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3148 Cleveland Browns bio]