He played college football at the University of Texas and entered the 2008 NFL draft; however, he went unselected.
Griffin was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings on April 28, 2008, but subsequently waived on June 30, 2008.
Griffin attended Bowie High School where he was coached by Jeff Ables.
In 2006, he appeared in 11 games for the 2006 Texas Longhorns football team, starting 10, all at strong safety.
He was named a second-team Academic All-Big 12 honoree as well as UT's Outstanding Defensive Newcomer.