Towson University Athletics

2014 SEASON: Played in seven games for the Tigers … notched five tackles on the season (one solo) … performed his best against Maine with his only multi-tackle game of the season with two.  
 
2013 SEASON: Did not appear in any games.

FRANKLIN H.S.: Two-way standout who played safety and running back ... earned all-division and all-county honors for Coach Lou Solomon ... ran for 1,157 yards and scored 17 touchdowns as a senior ... had one kickoff return for 88 yards and a touchdown ... caught 16 passes for 176 yards and two touchdowns ... made 42 tackles and intercepted two passes ... intercepted a pass and returned it 50 yards for a TD ... outstanding performer for the Warriors’ track and field team ... earned all-area and all-conference honors in track.

PERSONAL: Has one brother and one sister ... career goal is to become a special education teacher ... avid fan of the Washington Redskins ... lists the late Sean Taylor as his favorite NFL player ... favorite movie is “300” ... lists Denzel Washington as his favorite actor ... enjoys eating shrimp alfredo ... favorite athlete is Usain Bolt ... enjoys music by Drake ... cousin, Brandon Smith, played football at Michigan ... son of Tiaa Griffin and grandson of Syndey and Linell Griffin ... born on October 12, 1994 in Somerset, N.J. ... major is pre-exercise science.