Frankie Griffin (born October 23, 1995) is an American professional football linebacker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas State. He has also been a member of the Green Bay Packers.
| No. 28 Ottawa Redblacks | |
| Born: | October 23, 1995 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| College | Texas State |
| High school | Klein Collins (TX) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2020 | Green Bay Packers* |
| 2021–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice roster member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career stats | |
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Early years edit
Wilson played high school football at Klein Collins High School in Klein, Texas.[1]
College career edit
Wilson played college football at Texas State from 2016 to 2019 as a linebacker.[1] He redshirted in 2014 and missed the 2015 season due to injury.[1][2]
Wilson played in nine games, starting eight, in 2016, recording 46 tackles. He started 12 games in 2017, totaling 74 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, earning third team All-Sun Belt Conference honors. He appeared in 12 games, starting 10, in 2018, recording 71 tackes and two sacks, garnering honorable mention All-Sun Belt recognition. Wilson played in 11 games, starting nine, in 2019, accumulating 67 tackles, 1.5 sacks, two forces fumbles, one fumble recovery and one blocked kick.[1]
Professional career edit
Green Bay Packers edit
Wilson was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) on April 30, 2020, after going undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was released on August 12, 2020.[3]
Ottawa Redblacks edit
Wilson was signed by the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2021.[3] He played in eight games, starting two, for the Redbkacks in 2021, recording eight tackles on defense, five special teams tackles and one fumble recovery. He appeared in eight games, all starts, in 2022, totaling 34 tackles on defense and one special teams tackle. Wilson started 14 games in 2023, recording 73 tackles on defense, four special teams tackles, and one interception.[4][5][6]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Frankie Griffin". txst.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ Baines, Tim (May 31, 2022). "WHERE THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S A WAY: Redblacks' Griffin looks to grab starting linebacker job". ottawasun.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ a b "Frankie Griffin". footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Frankie Griffin". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Frankie Griffin". cfl.ca. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
- ^ "Frankie Griffin". statscrew.com. Retrieved February 26, 2024.