Tysean Griffin

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Pronunciation: TEYE-shawn

Four-star recruit by Rivals
Three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN, and On3
Wide receiver ranks: #20 (On3), #56 (247Sports), #67 (Rivals), #70 (ESPN)
State of Illinois ranks: #12 (Rivals), #16 (ESPN), #17 (247Sports), #17 (On3)
Played for head coach and former Illini Chris James at Morgan Park
17 career touchdowns, 1,200 rushing yards, 401 receiving yards, 44 tackles, and three interceptions during four-year career at Morgan Park
2023 News-Gazette All-State Special Mention
Chicago Sun-Times All-Area
Two-time all-city first team
2023 IHSFCA Academic All-State
National Honor Society
Offers included Arkansas, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Louisville, Michigan State, Missouri, Purdue, Syracuse, Tennessee, Wisconsin

Born June 12, 2006
Son of Tyrone Griffin and Veronica Griffin
One brother, Tyrone Griffin, and three sisters, Shayleaf Alsberry, Taya Griffin, and Tyrie Griffin
Chose Illinois because, “It’s close to home for my family to come down and watch the games and it also feels good to always give back to my home state.”
Majoring in urban studies & planning