Bryan Griffin

Position:
Tight End
Height:
6-5
Weight:
240
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Clinton, N.C.
High School:
Clinton

Fourth-year walkon. Spent one season as a quarterback on the scout team but is now in his third year at tight end. Made his first collegiate reception against Maryland in 1998. Caught a 23-yard pass from Oscar Davenport on the first play of a 62-yard touchdown drive that gave UNC a 17-7 lead in the third quarter. Is a smart player who has worked hard to get stronger.

Clinton High School

Lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Played football for Coach Bob Lewis. Won the 2-A state football title in 1995. Member of conference champion basketball squad.

Personal

Born Bryan Paul Griffin on Jan. 28, 1978. Majoring in political science. Favorite pro teams are the Chicago Cubs and Denver Broncos. Favorite athletes are John Elway, Sammy Sosa and Michael Jordan. Greatest athletic achievement was his catch against Maryland. The people who have influenced him the most are his parents and girlfriend. Other favorite sport is NASCAR. Post-college ambition is to be a salesman/banker. Says the word that best describes him is "sincere." Hobbies are fishing and hunting.