2015 (Redshirt Sophomore): Sat out 2015 season recovering from injury.
2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Played in 13 of 14 games, making seven starts … Started in first five games at right tackle … Started in first career game in season opener against Wofford (Aug. 30) … Aided Tech’s offensive line that allowed just 0.79 sacks per game (1st in ACC, 2nd nationally) … Tech ranked first nationally in rushing offense, posting school-record marks for rushing yards (4,789) and rushing yards per game (342.1).
2013 (True Freshman): Redshirted, did not play.
High School: Wakulla H.S., 2013 … Played four seasons for coach Scott Klees … Rated among top 50 offensive tackles in nation … Named Wakulla’s offensive MVP in 2012 … Helped team to undefeated regular season in 2012 … Led team to conference, district and regional titles in 2011 … 2011 team finished runner-up in state playoffs … Served two years as team captain … Named first-team all-state as senior and second-team all-state as junior … Two-time all-conference selection … Played in Florida North-South All-Star Game … Recorded 100 “pancake” blocks as senior … Also member of the wrestling team … Named to Prepstar All-Southeast Region Team … Three-star recruit Rivals.com … Ranked among top heavyweight wrestlers in Florida.
Personal: Full name is Christopher James Griffin … Parents are Chris and Rhonda Griffin … Born Feb. 13, 1995 in Tallahassee, Fla. … Has two siblings – Devin and Ashley … Uncle, Eddie Metcalf, played football at Florida A&M … Mother, Rhonda Griffin, played volleyball on junior college level … Enjoys hunting and fishing … Began playing football at age eight … Chose Tech because of “the unbelievable coaching staff, I knew it was the place for me, and you can’t beat the academic/football combination.” … Undecided on major.
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