University of Illinois Graduate

2024 Junior

• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in 10 games
• One solo tackle vs. Northwestern (11/30/24) at Wrigley Field

2023 Sophomore

• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar
• Academic All-Big Ten
• Played in two games 
• Made Illini debut at Iowa (11/18/23)

2022 Redshirt Freshman

• Did not play in a game 

2021 Freshman 

• Attended Waubonsee Communiity College but did not compete

High School

• Played for head coach Bob McMIllen at St. Francis
• Three-year letterwinner
• 2019 All-DVC/Metro Suburban Conference first team and all-area
• 2018 All-DVC/Metro Suburban Conference second team
• 2019 Academic All-State Team 8A
• 2018 and 2019 academic all-conference

Personal

• Born April 25, 2003
• Son of Ron and Carla Griffin
• One brother, Greer Griffin
• Father, Ron Griffin, played college football for four years
• Mother, Carla Griffin, played junior college basketball for two years
• Chose Illinois because, “It has been a life-long dream of mine to attend the University of Illinois. I have always been a believer of staying home and playing in my home state. This school has outstanding academics and athletics that competes with the best."
• Graduated from the University of Illinois in May 2025 with a degree in recreation, sport, and tourism
• Majoring in management (Master's)