Personal
In college, Griffin was an honors student majoring in liberal arts. His twin brother, Marcus Griffin, was also a defensive back at UT. He always wears a watch during practices and his teammates often ask him how many minutes before practice is over. Their parents, Ronald and Mae, are both retired from the United States Armed Services.
In 2010 Griffin joined the School of the Legends (SOTL), which is an online community for NFL Players, coaches, and fans.
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