Steve Griffin

Steven Leroy Griffin (born December 24, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for one season with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Falcons in the 12th round of the 1986 NFL draft after playing college football at Purdue University. He also played for the Washington Commandos, Detroit Drive and Columbus Thunderbolts of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life and college Steven Leroy Griffin was born on December 24, 1964, in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Norland High School in Miami Gardens, Florida. In 1983, he recorded 24 receptions for 270 yards and 11 punt returns for 50 yards.

Professional career Griffin was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 12th round, with the 308th overall pick, of the 1986 NFL draft. He officially signed with the team on July 12 but was released on August 19, 1986.

Griffin played in all six games for the Washington Commandos of the Arena Football League (AFL) during the league's inaugural 1987 season, catching 22 passes for 242 yards and four touchdowns while also posting one solo tackle. He was a wide receiver/defensive back during his time in the AFL as the league played under ironman rules. Griffin was named ArenaBowl MVP after totaling six receptions for 52 yards, two interceptions for 58 yards, two pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, and one kick return for 15 yards. He only appeared in one game in 1989, posting one solo tackle and one assisted tackle. Griffin played in all eight games for Detroit in 1990, accumulating 21 catches for 243 yards and five touchdowns, 19 solo tackles, five assisted tackles, two interceptions, two pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Griffin played in all ten games for the Columbus Thunderbolts of the AFL in 1991, recording 24 receptions for 293 yards and one touchdown, 13 solo tackles, one assisted tackle, one interception, two pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and 13 kick returns for 166 yards.