Derrick Griffin (born September 3, 1993) is an American professional

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player who last played for the

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of the

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. He played basketball and football for

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College football career

Griffin was third ranked wide receiver in the nation in 2013, and signed with

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but did not play due to academics. As a redshirt freshman

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, he led the SWAC in touchdown catches with 11 and was named to the 2015 All-SWAC Football Team.

College basketball career

Griffin averaged 13.5 points-per-game, 11.3 rebounds-per-game, and 2.3 blocks per game as the only SWAC player to average a

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. He set the conference single-season record for consecutive double-doubles with 12 and most in a single season with 17. Following the season he was named SWAC Player of the Year.

Professional football career

Griffin was dismissed from the football team in 2016. Several weeks later, he ended his college basketball career by signing with an agent to prepare for the NFL Draft. He went undrafted, but signed with the

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although he was cut before appearing in a game.

Professional basketball career

South Bay Lakers (2018–2019)

On September 12, 2018, Griffin signed with the

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of the

Stockton Kings (2019–2020)

For the 2019–20 season, Griffin moved to the

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. Griffin averaged 3.4 points and 3.6 rebounds per game. On October 23, 2021, Griffin was selected 50th overall by the

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in the

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. However, he was waived by the Squadron on November 3.

Salt Lake City Stars (2021–2022)

On December 31, 2021, Griffin was acquired via available player pool by the

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. He was then later waived on January 12, 2022.

Texas Legends (2022)

On February 5, 2022, Griffin was acquired via available player pool by the

. He was then later waived on February 18, 2022.

References

External links

NBA Draft.net
1993 births Living people American football wide receivers American men's basketball players Basketball players from Houston Players of American football from Houston Power forwards Salt Lake City Stars players South Bay Lakers players Stockton Kings players Texas Southern Tigers football players Texas Southern Tigers men's basketball players 21st-century American sportsmen {{1990s-US-basketball-bio-stub