Billy Griggs (American football)

William Edward Griggs III (born August 4, 1962) is an American former professional football tight end for the New York Jets. Griggs went to college at the University of Virginia and played tight end under the legendary UVA head coach George Welsh.^[1] He played for the Jets from 1984 to 1989, catching 25 passes for 262 yards. His first NFL reception was a touchdown catch in the Jets victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1986 playoffs. He served as the offensive line and defensive line coach at Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey in 2011.^[2]

Billy Griggs

No. 81
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1962-08-04) August 4, 1962 (age 63) Camden, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Pennsauken (NJ)
College:	Virginia
NFL draft:	1984: 8th round, 203rd pick
Career history
New York Jets (1984–1989) Kansas City Chiefs (1989)* Pittsburgh Steelers (1990)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 25 Receiving yards: 262 Receiving touchdowns: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Griggs is the older brother of the late former NFL outside linebacker, David Griggs.