Rich Griffith

Richard Pope Griffith^[1] (born July 31, 1969) is an American former professional football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the New England Patriots^[2] and Jacksonville Jaguars.^[3]

Rich Griffith

Griffith in 2023
No. 88, 85
Position:	Tight end
Personal information
Born:	(1969-07-31) July 31, 1969 (age 56) Batesville, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	262 lb (119 kg)
Career information
High school:	Tucson (AZ) Catalina
College:	Arizona
NFL draft:	1993: 5th round, 138th pick
Career history
New England Patriots (1993) Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2000)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 21 Receiving yards: 296 Return yards: 33 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

Griffith was a four-year starter for the University of Arizona Wildcats. He caught 26 passes for 363 yards and two touchdowns in his college career. He was named to the All-Pac-10 team following his senior year.^[4]

Professional football

Griffith was selected by New England in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL draft.^[5]

Griffith signed with the Jaguars in January 1995 as a veteran free agent and was a member of the Jaguars inaugural team. He retired from football in 2001.^[6] His primary job as a member of the Jaguars was that of a long snapper.

Personal life

Following his NFL career, Griffith took a position as the Northeast Florida area director of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is currently residing in Phoenix and is the Campus Pastor of Scottsdale Bible Church Fountain Hills.