An England international representative prop, his former clubs include the Oxford Cavaliers, the London Broncos (Academy), the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats, the Huddersfield Giants, the Salford Red Devils, the Leeds Rhinos and Featherstone Rovers.

He was transferred from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats to the Huddersfield Giants, where he had a successful spell, making over 100 appearances in five years.

[12][13][14][15] Griffin was a member of the Leeds team that won the 2012 Super League Grand Final with victory over Warrington at Old Trafford.

Featherstone Rovers cited a breach of contract in that Griffin had played some rugby union games for Morley R.F.C.

[18] After the tribunal, with compensation from Featherstone still to be settled, Griffin signed a one-year contract with Keighley Cougars.