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• Cedric Griffin is a National Football League cornerback, currently playing with the Minnesota Vikings.

  On March 21, 2009, Griffin signed a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. According to ESPN, the deal is worth more than $25 million over five years, $10 million of which is guaranteed.ESPN.com: Stop the Presses! Griffin Contract Numbers In

• Fast Facts

  1. Full Name: Cedric Leonard Griffin
  2. Born: November 11, 1982
  3. Birthplace: Natchez, Mississippi
  4. Height: 6'0"Official Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Cedric Griffin
  5. Weight: 203 lbsOfficial Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Cedric Griffin
  6. Position: Cornerback
  7. High school: Holmes High School (Texas)
  8. College: University of Texas
  9. NFL Draft: 2006 - round 2, pick 48
  10. Recorded the first blocked field goal returned for a touchdown in University of Texas historyOfficial Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Cedric Griffin
  11. Donated game tickets to the Minneapolis Salvation ArmyOfficial Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Cedric Griffin

• College Football Career

  Prior to playing in the NFL, Griffin played college football with the Texas Longhorns in the NCAA. He made 38 consecutive starts, recording 275 tackles, 32 pass deflections, five forced fumbles, three interceptions and two fumble recoveries. He helped the Longhorns win the National Championship in 2005, earning All-Big 12 honors along the way.Official Site of the Minnesota Vikings: Cedric Griffin

• NFL Career

  After college, Griffin was selected 48th overall in the 2006 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He made his professional debut that same year, playing in 14 games and tallying 41 tackles, eight pass deflections and two interceptions. Griffin earned a starting position with the Vikings in 2007, totaling 92 tackles and 10 pass deflections that season. Continuing with the Vikings in 2008, Griffin had 92 tackles, 14 pass deflections and one interception.NFL.com: Cedric Griffin

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