American Football David Griggs
David Wesley Griggs (February 5, 1967 – June 19, 1995) was an American professional football player who was an outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons.
He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Griggs was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft. He started in Super Bowl XXIX for the San Diego Chargers. He compiled 14.5 sacks, one interception, and four fumble recoveries. in his NFL career.
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| Date of birth | February 5, 1967 |
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| Place of birth | Camden, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Date of death | June 19, 1995 (aged 28) |
| Place of death | Davie, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 245 lb (111 kg) |
| US college | Virginia |
| NFL draft | 1989 / Round: 7 / Pick: 186 |
| Drafted by | New Orleans Saints |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1989–1993 | Miami Dolphins |
| 1994 | San Diego Chargers |
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Griggs grew up in Delair in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, where he attended and played high school football for Pennsauken High School.
Griggs is the younger brother of former NFL tight end, Billy Griggs.
Griggs died at the age of 28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1995, when his speeding car slid off an expressway ramp from Florida's Turnpike and collided with a sign pole.
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