David Griggs (American football)

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David Griggs
No. 92
Date of birth(1967-02-05)February 5, 1967
Place of birth
NFL draft
1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 186
Drafted byNew Orleans Saints
Career history
As player
1989–1993Miami Dolphins
1994San Diego Chargers
Career stats

David Wesley Griggs (February 5, 1967 – June 19, 1995) was an American professional

sacks, one interception, and four fumble
recoveries. in his NFL career.

Griggs grew up in Delair in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, where he attended and played high school football for Pennsauken High School.[2]

Griggs is the younger brother of former NFL tight end, Billy Griggs.

Griggs died at the age of 28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1995, when his speeding car slid off an expressway ramp from Florida's Turnpike and collided with a sign pole.[3]

References

  1. ^ "1989 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-27.
  2. Sun-Sentinel
    , November 4, 1990. Accessed December 14, 2014. "When David Griggs was growing up in Pennsauken, N.J., he was the toughest guy on his corner."
  3. ^ Staff. "David Griggs; Football Player, 28", The New York Times, June 21, 1995. Accessed December 14, 2014.