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Garrett Griffin

TE

Garrett Griffin is an NFL TE. He last played in 2022 with DET, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His hands stands out most — the 82nd percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 5 catches for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 246#

College

Air Force

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2022

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
50

61th percentile among TEs · limited sample

5 games · 4 targets

Role×0.14-0.51
Hands×0.1+0.33
Volume×0.12-0.76
Total EPA×0.22-0.26
EPA/target×0.3+0.41
Yards/target×0.12+0.49

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size28▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands82▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat37▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability74▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share34▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share28▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency73▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume23▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2021NO505439
2017NO44.4214

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Garrett Griffin has played in 7 regular-season games, all with NO.

As a receiver he has caught 5 passes for 43 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with NO: 39 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4NYG—43.3
Week 5WAS—42.7
Week 8TB3 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 11PHI—43.2
Week 13DAL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.2

Garrett Griffin — common questions

What position does Garrett Griffin play?
Garrett Griffin is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Garrett Griffin played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Garrett Griffin has played for NO (2017–2021).
Where did Garrett Griffin go to college?
Garrett Griffin played college football at Air Force.
How many touchdowns has Garrett Griffin scored?
Garrett Griffin has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Garrett Griffin's ScoutIndex Rating?
Garrett Griffin rated 50.0 for 2021, the 61st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

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