[5][6][7][8], Blake and Taylor Griffin played at Oklahoma Christian School under their father, who was the head coach. [32] The following week, Griffin earned his second consecutive start with Lane still inactive and recorded three solo tackles and a season-high three pass deflections in Seattle's 24–7 victory at the New York Giants. On July 26, 2010, he was waived by the Suns. [33] After Lane returned from injury, head coach Pete Carroll stated Griffin would remain the starting cornerback entering Week 8. [12] In August 2010, he signed with Belgacom Liège Basket of Belgium. [12] In November 2013, he was reacquired by the Warriors. Taylor Griffin was born on April 18, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Tommy Griffin, who is of Haitian descent, and to Gail Griffin, who is white. A little background: Brynn's bro Jordan Cameron was a standout tight end for USC football back in 2011, and for some reason, Blake really really wanted to … [15][16] As a senior, he recorded 49 total tackles, four interceptions (one against Tulane returned for a touchdown), 15 passes defensed, and one fumble recovery.

On June 15, 2017, the Seattle Seahawks signed Griffin to a four-year, $3.25 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $758,620.

On March 22, 2017, Griffin attended Central Florida's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills for team representatives and scouts from 20 NFL teams and three CFL teams.

Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! He is the twin brother of fellow Seahawks player Shaquem Griffin, and both brothers played college football for the University of Central Florida Knights. [19], "One drop rule:A guide to black celebrities", Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin is a skilled mimic, Griffin's return to Oklahoma has Sooners looking for title, Sooners' savior? As a senior, he averaged 9.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.3 steals a game with 53.6% field goal shooting, and 35.7% three-point field goal shooting.

He chose to attend UCF after high school.

[19] On January 24, 2017, he appeared in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl for Jim Zorn's American team and recorded three combined tackles as they lost 27–7 to the National team.

A little background: Brynn's bro Jordan Cameron was a standout tight end for USC football back in 2011, and for some reason, Blake really really wanted to make sure Jordan got drafted by an NFL team. [7], Griffin played for the University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights from 2013 to 2016,[8] rejecting offers from other teams including the Miami Hurricanes, his dream team, to play with his twin brother Shaquem.

[6] He played high school football for the Spartans.

[12] Griffin was assigned multiple times to the Iowa Energy during his rookie season.

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