John Griffin
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Career Summary
John Griffin is a former running back who played at Northeastern and UMass before joining NFL teams.
Griffin transferred to UMass after Northeastern discontinued its football program. He signed as an undrafted free agent after the 2011 lockout and later joined the Jets.
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Early Life
Griffin is from Westminster, Massachusetts.
UMass listed Griffin's hometown as Westminster, Massachusetts.
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High School
Griffin attended Oakmont Regional High School.
UMass listed Oakmont Regional as Griffin's high school.
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College Career
Griffin was a first-team All-CAA selection at Northeastern before finishing at UMass.
Griffin arrived at UMass after three seasons at Northeastern. He rushed for 843 yards in 11 games for UMass in 2010 and passed 2,000 career rushing yards.
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Path to the NFL
Griffin signed as an undrafted free agent when the 2011 NFL lockout ended.
UMass reported that Griffin signed an undrafted free-agent contract immediately after the 2011 lockout ended.
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NFL Career
The Jets signed Griffin as a free agent in December 2012.
NFL's transaction log records the Jets signing Griffin on December 28, 2012. In August 2013, the Jets released him with an injury after he fractured a leg in a preseason game.
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Career Accomplishments
Griffin earned first-team All-CAA recognition at Northeastern.
UMass identified Griffin as a first-team All-CAA honoree, Northeastern's MVP and Most Improved Player, and a New England Football Writers All-Star.
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Playing Style
Griffin played running back.
UMass listed Griffin as a 5-foot-10, 208-pound running back.
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Legacy
Griffin is listed in UMass's NFL alumni record.
UMass's football record book lists Griffin among alumni associated with Cincinnati and the Jets.
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23448, 00-0028377, 1988-12-17, John Griffin, John, Griffin
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