Enters 2014 in competition at quarterback… athletic enough to play multiple positions on either side of the ball… did a solid job last season on the scout team while learning the offense.
2013 (true freshman): Redshirted.
High School: McEachern HS, 2013… played one year at McEachern in Powder Springs, Ga. after transferring from North Cobb HS… played a dual-threat quarterback for coach Kyle Hochman at McEachern… served one year as a team captain… named first team all-region, region MVP, Cobb County All-Star… played in the Cobb Touchdown Club Senior Bowl… was an AAU national champion in the javelin… rushed for 1,149 yards and 19 touchdowns as a senior in 2012… completed 23-of-39 passes for 399 yards and three TDs (three INTs) in 2012… was teammates with Tech WR Darren Waller while at North Cobb.
Personal: Full name is Ty Nikko Griffin… parents are Herb and Tamiho… born July 25, 1995 in Atlanta… previously lived in Kennesaw, Ga… has two siblings — Tre and Taj… chose Georgia Tech because of the education, the quality of the football program and because it[apos]s close to home… can play the piano… began playing football at age eight… undecided on a major.