Cornelius Griffin

Cornelius Griffin came into the league as a 2nd-round selection (42nd overall) in 2000, drafted out of Alabama; Pearl River. His most recent season came in 2009 with WAS, capping a 10-season NFL career. His 49.1 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 53rd percentile.

Size

6'4", 303#

College

Alabama; Pearl River

Draft

Rd 2, 42nd overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2009

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology

49.1

53th percentile among DEFs

13 games

Splash plays×0.15+0.30

Pass rush×0.3+0.34

Ball skills×0.25-0.50

Run defense×0.2-0.61

Availability×0.1+0.53

Career (regular season)

Season	Tm	SI	G
2009	WAS	49.1	13
2008	WAS	42.3	13
2007	WAS	47	14
2006	WAS	48.9	14
2005	WAS	65.8	12
2004	WAS	67.1	15
2003	NYG	44.1	15
2002	NYG	63.8	14
2001	NYG	53.4	16
2000	NYG	77.9	11

Career profile

Cornelius Griffin has appeared in 137 regular-season games across 10 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2000–2003), WAS (2004–2009).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2000: a 77.9, in the 95th percentile among DEFs that year.

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

Wk	Opp	Line	Score
Week 1	NYG	—	36.2
Week 2	LAR	—	79.8
Week 3	DET	—	39.8
Week 4	TB	—	39.6
Week 6	KC	—	57.2
Week 7	PHI	—	36.4
Week 9	ATL	—	38.8
Week 10	DEN	—	36.5
Week 11	DAL	—	72.2
Week 13	NO	—	35.9
Week 14	LV	—	39.8
Week 16	DAL	—	39.6
Week 17	LAC	—	49.7

Cornelius Griffin — common questions

What position does Cornelius Griffin play?: Cornelius Griffin is listed as a DT.
Which teams has Cornelius Griffin played for?: In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Cornelius Griffin has played for NYG (2000–2003), WAS (2004–2009).
Where did Cornelius Griffin go to college?: Cornelius Griffin played college football at Alabama; Pearl River.
When was Cornelius Griffin drafted?: Cornelius Griffin was selected in round 2, 42nd overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Cornelius Griffin scored?: Cornelius Griffin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Cornelius Griffin's ScoutIndex Rating?: Cornelius Griffin rated 49.1 for 2009, the 53rd percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Jason CampbellQB · 2009
Santana MossWR · 2009
Clinton PortisRB · 2009
Antwaan Randle ElWR · 2009
Fred DavisTE · 2009
Rock CartwrightRB · 2009
Ladell BettsRB · 2009
Malcolm KellyWR · 2009

Drafted in round 2, 2000

Dennis NorthcuttWR · pick 32
Darren HowardDE · pick 33
Mark RomanS · pick 34
John EngelbergerDE · pick 35
Todd PinkstonWR · pick 36
Travis ClaridgeG · pick 37
Marvel SmithOT · pick 38
Mike BrownS · pick 39