Ryan Griffin

American football player, tight end

Ryan Griffin - American football player, tight end
Born

November 17th, 1989
35 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Connecticut before entering the NFL. Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2013. Played as a tight end for the Saints and later for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, contributing to the team’s offensive strategies during his tenure.

Played for the New Orleans Saints from 2013 to 2015

Contributed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 2020 Super Bowl LV victory

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