Lee McGriff

Lee Colson McGriff (born October 3, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for a single season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1976. McGriff played college football for the Florida Gators. Thereafter, he played in the NFL for the Buccaneers in their inaugural season in 1976.

Early life

He was born in Tampa, Florida, and attended Henry B. Plant High School in Tampa. He was a standout wide receiver for the Plant Panthers high school football team.

College career

McGriff was raised in a family with a University of Florida sports tradition, but he was not offered an athletic scholarship to attend the university. Instead, he elected to walk on to coach Doug Dickey's Florida Gators football team, and played for the Gators from 1972 to 1974. He earned a place in the starting line-up and led the Gators in receiving in 1973 and 1974; McGriff averaged 18.5 yards on 38 catches with five touchdowns as a junior, and 19.4 yards on an SEC-leading 36 receptions with seven touchdowns as a senior team captain.

Professional career

McGriff signed as an undrafted free agent with the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976. He appeared in six games for the Buccaneers, and started three of them.

Life after playing career

McGriff later served as an assistant coach for the Florida Gators,