Everson Griffen

Everson Griffen
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Griffen with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020
No. 97, 98
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1987-12-22) December 22, 1987 (age 36)
Avondale, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:273 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:Agua Fria (Avondale)
College:USC
NFL draft:2010 / round: 4 / pick: 100
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:403
Sacks:85.5
Forced fumbles:10
Fumble recoveries:6
Interceptions:2
Pass deflections:20
Defensive touchdowns:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Everson Griffen (born December 22, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). A graduate of Agua Fria High School, Griffen played college football for the USC Trojans.[1] He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft and played for them for 10 seasons before signing with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020. He was traded to the Detroit Lions later that year, then re-signed with the Vikings in August 2021.

  1. ^ Crabtree, Jeremy (June 7, 2006). "Griffen the Great". Rivals.com.