Griffith also served as an Executive Member of the NFLPA (National Football League Player's Association) for six years.
Griffith played college football at San Diego State University where one of his teammates was future St. Louis Rams running back Marshall Faulk.
After eight seasons with the Vikings, Griffth signed a free agent contract with the Browns during the 2002 offseason, where he became one of the most experienced members in a young defense.
He was released on February 27, 2005, as a cap casualty by then recently hired head coach, Romeo Crennel, who was trying to rebuild the franchise following a 4–12 season.
[3] He then signed a two-year contract with the Cardinals, where he started his last season and was active in all 16 games, making 79 tackles and three interceptions for 30 yards.
Effectively to date the foundation has sponsored 36 graduates from colleges across the US including West Point, University of Michigan and Stanford to name a few.
Each participating student signs a contract to commit to improving in these areas and, if accomplished, receives recognition and is awarded admission to a Viking Home Game.