Curtis McGriff
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Position: | Nose tackle |
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Born: | Donalsonville, Georgia, U.S. | May 17, 1958
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 270 lb (122 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Cottonwood (AL) |
College: | Alabama |
Undrafted: | 1980 |
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Curtis McGriff (born May 17, 1958) is a former
Early life
McGriff grew up in rural
Professional career
McGriff entered the NFL and signed with the New York Giants in 1980 as a defensive lineman. He made the NFL's all-rookie team that year and was a member of the Giants' 1986-1987 Super Bowl Championship team. McGriff was primarily used as a defensive tackle and rotated into the game on downs when a running play was anticipated (McGriff would be rotated out of the game and a pass-rush specialist would be brought into the game on passing downs.) He played his final season (1987) with the Washington Redskins.
After football
Formerly, McGriff lived in Hackensack, New Jersey in the New York metropolitan area. He was often seen at charity event such as Kidney Benefits with close friend and fellow Alabama player, Don McNeal, who played cornerback for the Miami Dolphins from 1980–1989. On May 15, 2005, McGriff married his longtime girlfriend Maurie Morris. He taught at a correctional school in Lodi, New Jersey. Mr. McGriff now lives in Dothan, Alabama.
References
- ^ "CURTIS MCGRIFF". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved April 21, 2015.