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{{Infobox NFL player
 
{{Infobox NFL player
 
|name=Cornelius Griffin
 
|name=Cornelius Griffin
 
|image=Cornelius Griffin 2007.jpg
 
|image=Cornelius Griffin 2007.jpg
 
|caption=Cornelius Griffin in 2007.
 
|caption=Cornelius Griffin in 2007.
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|number=97, 96
|currentteam=
 
 
|position=[[Defensive tackle]]
|currentnumber=97, 96
 
|currentpositionplain=[[Defensive tackle]]
 
 
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1976|12|03}}
 
|birth_date={{birth date and age|1976|12|03}}
 
|birth_place=[[Troy, Alabama]]
 
|birth_place=[[Troy, Alabama]]
 
|death_date=
 
|death_date=
 
|death_place=
 
|death_place=
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|heightin=3
 
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|weight_lbs=303
|weight=311
 
|highschool=Pike County
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|high_school=[[Pike County High School|Brundidge (AL) Pike Co.]]
 
|college=[[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]]
 
|college=[[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]]
 
|draftyear=2000
 
|draftyear=2000
 
|draftround=2
 
|draftround=2
 
|draftpick=42
 
|draftpick=42
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|pastteams=
|debutyear=2000
 
|debutteam=New York Giants
 
|finalyear=2009
 
|finalteam=Washington Redskins
 
|pastteams=<nowiki></nowiki>
 
 
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2000}}–{{NFL Year|2003}})
 
* [[New York Giants]] ({{NFL Year|2000}}–{{NFL Year|2003}})
 
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
 
* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2004}}–{{NFL Year|2009}})
 
|highlights=
|status=
 
|highlights=<nowiki></nowiki>
 
 
*First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (1999)
 
*First-team All-[[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] (1999)
|statweek=17
 
|statseason=2009
 
 
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]]
 
|statlabel1=[[Tackle (football move)|Tackles]]
 
|statvalue1=425
 
|statvalue1=425
 
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
 
|statlabel2=[[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
 
|statvalue2=29.0
 
|statvalue2=29.0
|statlabel3=[[Interception (football)|Interception]]
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|nflnew=corneliusgriffin/2504305
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'''Cornelius Griffin''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɔr|ˈ|n|ɛ|l|j|ə|s}}; born December 3, 1976) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]]. He was drafted by the [[New York Giants]] in the second round of the [[2000 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Pearl River Community College]] and [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]].
 
   
 
'''Cornelius Griffin''' ({{IPAc-en|k|ɔːr|ˈ|n|ɛ|l|i|ə|s}}; born December 3, 1976) is a former [[American football]] [[defensive tackle]]. He was drafted by the [[New York Giants]] in the second round of the [[2000 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Pearl River Community College]] and [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama]].
Griffin has also played for the [[Washington Redskins]].
 
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Griffin also played for the [[Washington Redskins]].
   
 
==Early life and college career==
 
==Early life and college career==
Griffin was born in [[Troy, Alabama]].<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|title=Cornelius Griffin|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=GRI084942|publisher=NFL|accessdate=January 17, 2011}}</ref> His father Willie Griffin was a pastor of the Lily White Pentecostal Church in [[Brundidge, Alabama]], and Cornelius was one of Willie and Martha Griffin's seven children. Willie died in a car accident in 1998. [[Auburn University]] considered recruiting Griffin but declined due to Griffin's declining grades. Thus, after graduating from Pike County High School in Brundidge, Griffin first played college football as a defensive tackle for [[Pearl River Community College]] in Mississippi. Although he committed to Auburn, Griffin decided to sign with the [[University of Alabama]] after Auburn coaches wanted him to become a tight end.<ref name="NYDN">{{cite news|last=Vacchiano|first=Ralph|title=High Tide Alabama's son and Giants rookie Cornelius Griffin overcomes his father's death to reach the NFL|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2001/01/13/2001-01-13__high_tide_alabama_s_son_and.html|accessdate=January 17, 2011|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=January 13, 2001}}</ref> In the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]], he started 23 of 25 games in its team (including bowls). As a senior in 1999, he was part of the Super Sleeper Team and All-[[Southeastern Conference]] first team.<ref name="Redskins">{{cite web|title=Cornelius Griffin|url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Cornelius_Griffin.jsp|publisher=Washington Redskins|accessdate=January 17, 2011}}</ref>
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Griffin was born in [[Troy, Alabama]].<ref name="NFL">{{cite web|title=Cornelius Griffin|url=http://www.nfl.com/players/profile?id=GRI084942|publisher=NFL|accessdate=January 17, 2011}}</ref> His father Willie Griffin was a pastor of the Lily White Pentecostal Church in [[Brundidge, Alabama]], and Cornelius was one of Willie and Martha Griffin's seven children. Willie died in a car accident in 1998. Griffin graduated from Pike County High School in 1995 in Brundidge, Alabama. He first played college football as a defensive tackle for [[Pearl River Community College]] in Mississippi. Although he committed to Auburn, Griffin decided to sign with the [[University of Alabama]] after Auburn coaches wanted him to become a tight end.<ref name="NYDN">{{cite news|last=Vacchiano|first=Ralph|title=High Tide Alabama's son and Giants rookie Cornelius Griffin overcomes his father's death to reach the NFL|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/news/2001/01/13/2001-01-13__high_tide_alabama_s_son_and.html|accessdate=January 17, 2011|newspaper=New York Daily News|date=January 13, 2001}}</ref> In the [[Alabama Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide]], he started 23 of 25 games in its team (including bowls). As a senior in 1999, he was part of the Super Sleeper Team and All-[[Southeastern Conference]] first team.<ref name="Redskins">{{cite web|title=Cornelius Griffin|url=http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Cornelius_Griffin.jsp|publisher=Washington Redskins|accessdate=January 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113042612/http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Cornelius_Griffin.jsp|archive-date=November 13, 2010|dead-url=yes}}</ref>
   
 
==Professional career==
 
==Professional career==
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===2000 NFL Draft===
 
===2000 NFL Draft===
Griffin was selected in the second round of the [[2000 NFL Draft]] by the [[New York Giants]]. "His workouts were unbelievable. We saw him as a certain first-rounder", said Giants General Manager [[Ernie Accorsi]].<ref>{{Citation |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/12/sports/pro-football-griffin-sometime-spy-is-giant-secret-weapon.html |title=Griffin, Sometime Spy, Is Giant Secret Weapon |first=Bill |last=Wennington |date=January 12, 2001 |newspaper=New York Times }}.</ref>
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Griffin was selected in the second round of the [[2000 NFL Draft]] by the [[New York Giants]]. "His workouts were unbelievable. We saw him as a certain first-rounder", said Giants General Manager [[Ernie Accorsi]].<ref>{{Citation |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2001/01/12/sports/pro-football-griffin-sometime-spy-is-giant-secret-weapon.html |title=Griffin, Sometime Spy, Is Giant Secret Weapon |first=Bill |last=Wennington |date=January 12, 2001 |newspaper=New York Times }}.</ref>
   
 
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===Washington Redskins===
 
===Washington Redskins===
Griffin was signed by the Giants' [[NFC East]]-rival [[Washington Redskins]] as an [[Free agent|unrestricted free agent]] on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 [[Season (sport)#Off-season|offseason]].<ref>[http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Sign_DT_Cornelius_Griffin_From_Giants_1829.jsp Redskins Sign DT Cornelius Griffin From Giants]</ref>
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Griffin was signed by the Giants' [[NFC East]]-rival [[Washington Redskins]] as an [[Free agent|unrestricted free agent]] on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 [[Season (sport)#Off-season|offseason]].<ref>[http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Sign_DT_Cornelius_Griffin_From_Giants_1829.jsp Redskins Sign DT Cornelius Griffin From Giants] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100319005002/http://www.redskins.com/gen/articles/Redskins_Sign_DT_Cornelius_Griffin_From_Giants_1829.jsp |date=March 19, 2010 }}</ref>
   
 
Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] (66 solo) and six [[Quarterback sack|sacks]]. He has compiled 22.5 sacks with 352 tackles (249 solo) at either [[Tackle (American football position)|left or right tackle]] during his career.
 
Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] (66 solo) and six [[Quarterback sack|sacks]]. He has compiled 22.5 sacks with 352 tackles (249 solo) at either [[Tackle (American football position)|left or right tackle]] during his career.
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===After the NFL===
 
===After the NFL===
 
Griffin has purchased a share of Flower's Insurance in Troy, Alabama. The name has changed to Griffin-Wilkes Insurance.<ref>http://www.troymessenger.com/2010/11/11/teaming-up-for-a-common-goal/</ref>
 
Griffin has purchased a share of Flower's Insurance in Troy, Alabama. The name has changed to Griffin-Wilkes Insurance.<ref>http://www.troymessenger.com/2010/11/11/teaming-up-for-a-common-goal/</ref>
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===NFL statistics===
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! Year !! Team !! Games !! Combined Tackles !! Tackles !! Assisted Tackles !! Sacks !! Forced Fumbles !! Fumble Recoveries
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| [[2000 NFL season|2000]] || [[2000 New York Giants season|NYG]] || 15 || 23 || 19 || 4 || 5.0 || 0 || 0
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| [[2001 NFL season|2001]] || [[2001 New York Giants season|NYG]] || 16 || 63 || 47 || 16 || 2.5 || 0 || 1
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| [[2002 NFL season|2002]] || [[2002 New York Giants season|NYG]] || 14 || 49 || 32 || 17 || 4.0 || 1 || 1
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| [[2003 NFL season|2003]] || [[2003 New York Giants season|NYG]] || 15 || 55 || 38 || 17 || 1.0 || 0 || 1
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| [[2004 NFL season|2004]] || [[2004 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 15 || 70 || 56 || 14 || 6.0 || 0 || 1
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| [[2005 NFL season|2005]] || [[2005 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 13 || 35 || 34 || 1 || 4.0 || 1 || 1
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| [[2006 NFL season|2006]] || [[2006 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 14 || 50 || 39 || 11 || 1.0 || 1 || 0
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| [[2007 NFL season|2007]] || [[2007 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 16 || 42 || 28 || 14 || 2.5 || 0 || 0
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| [[2008 NFL season|2008]] || [[2008 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 14 || 27 || 16 || 11 || 1.0 || 0 || 0
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|-
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| [[2009 NFL season|2009]] || [[2009 Washington Redskins season|WSH]] || 14 || 34 || 22 || 12 || 2.0 || 1 || 0
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| Career || || 146 || 448 || 331 || 117 || 29.0 || 4 || 5
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|}<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|title=Cornelius Griffin Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/2173/cornelius-griffin|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=June 4, 2014}}</ref>
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==External links==
 
==External links==
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20101113042612/http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Cornelius_Griffin.jsp Washington Redskins bio]
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*{{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101113042612/http://www.redskins.com/gen/players/Cornelius_Griffin.jsp |date=November 13, 2010 |title=Washington Redskins bio }}
 
*{{pro-football-reference|G/GrifCo20}}
 
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{{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. -->
 
| NAME = Griffin, Cornelius
 
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES =
 
| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Player of American football
 
| DATE OF BIRTH = December 3, 1976
 
| PLACE OF BIRTH = Brundidge, Alabama
 
| DATE OF DEATH =
 
| PLACE OF DEATH =
 
}}
 
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:Griffin, Cornelius}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:Griffin, Cornelius}}
 
[[Category:1976 births]]
 
[[Category:1976 births]]

Latest revision as of 23:48, 28 August 2019

Cornelius Griffin
File:Cornelius Griffin 2007.jpg
Cornelius Griffin in 2007.
No. 97, 96     
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: (1976-12-03) December 3, 1976 (age 47)
Place of birth: Troy, Alabama
Career information
College: Alabama
NFL Draft: 2000 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42
No regular season or postseason appearances
Career history
* New York Giants ( 2000 2003)
Career highlights and awards
*First-team All-SEC (1999)
Tackles     425
Sacks     29.0
Interception     2

Cornelius Griffin (/k[unsupported input]ˈnɛliəs/; born December 3, 1976) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pearl River Community College and Alabama.

Griffin also played for the Washington Redskins.

Early life and college career

Griffin was born in Troy, Alabama.[1] His father Willie Griffin was a pastor of the Lily White Pentecostal Church in Brundidge, Alabama, and Cornelius was one of Willie and Martha Griffin's seven children. Willie died in a car accident in 1998. Griffin graduated from Pike County High School in 1995 in Brundidge, Alabama. He first played college football as a defensive tackle for Pearl River Community College in Mississippi. Although he committed to Auburn, Griffin decided to sign with the University of Alabama after Auburn coaches wanted him to become a tight end.[2] In the Alabama Crimson Tide, he started 23 of 25 games in its team (including bowls). As a senior in 1999, he was part of the Super Sleeper Team and All-Southeastern Conference first team.[3]

Professional career

2000 NFL Draft

Griffin was selected in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. "His workouts were unbelievable. We saw him as a certain first-rounder", said Giants General Manager Ernie Accorsi.[4]

Pre-draft measureables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP Wonderlic
6 ft 3⅛ in 297 lb 4.90 s 1.69 s 2.79 s 4.62 s 7.63 s 31 in 9 ft 3 in 30 rep

New York Giants

Griffin played for four seasons with the Giants.

Washington Redskins

Griffin was signed by the Giants' NFC East-rival Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on March 3, 2004, during the 2004 offseason.[6]

Griffin had his best season in 2004, recording 96 tackles (66 solo) and six sacks. He has compiled 22.5 sacks with 352 tackles (249 solo) at either left or right tackle during his career.

He was released on March 4, 2010.[7]

After the NFL

Griffin has purchased a share of Flower's Insurance in Troy, Alabama. The name has changed to Griffin-Wilkes Insurance.[8]

NFL statistics

Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries
2000 NYG 15 23 19 4 5.0 0 0
2001 NYG 16 63 47 16 2.5 0 1
2002 NYG 14 49 32 17 4.0 1 1
2003 NYG 15 55 38 17 1.0 0 1
2004 WSH 15 70 56 14 6.0 0 1
2005 WSH 13 35 34 1 4.0 1 1
2006 WSH 14 50 39 11 1.0 1 0
2007 WSH 16 42 28 14 2.5 0 0
2008 WSH 14 27 16 11 1.0 0 0
2009 WSH 14 34 22 12 2.0 1 0
Career 146 448 331 117 29.0 4 5

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References

External links