Justin Griffith
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Justin Griffith | |
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Date of birth | April 13, 1981 |
Place of birth | Magee, Mississippi |
Position(s) | Fullback |
College | Mississippi State |
NFL Draft | 2003 / Round 4 / Pick 24 |
Team(s) | |
2003-2006 2007-present |
Atlanta Falcons Oakland Raiders |
Justin Griffith (born April 13, 1981) is an NFL fullback who currently plays for the Oakland Raiders.
[edit] High School Years
Griffith attended Magee High School in Magee, Mississippi, where he led his team in rushing for two years. Nicknamed Coci, led Magee to playoff appearances in Mississippi's 3-A football level.
[edit] College career
In 39 games at Mississippi State University, Justin Griffith had 85 receptions for 937 yards(11.02 yards per rec. avg.), and 4 touchdowns, and also rushed 213 times for 852 yards(4 yards per rush avg.), and 9 touchdowns. As a senior,he was an All-Southeastern Conference first-team choice by the NFL Draft Report. He was also an excellent student, winning Southeastern Academic Honor Roll accolades,
[edit] Pro Career
Griffith was the starting fullback for the NFL's Atlanta Falcons, but was let go at the start of the 2007 offseason. At the start of the 2007 free agency period, the Oakland Raiders signed Griffeth where he will vie for the starting FB job with Zack Crockett.