Ryan Griffin forgoes NFL draft, returns for JSU's 2014 season

RYAN GRIFFIN'
5'-11"  185 lbs. OLB
(Courtesy: JSU ATHLETICS)

 

JACKSON, Mississippi  - Ryan Griffin sat down with his family on Monday, needing to give them a decision — NFL draft or school?

The next day, the Michigan native was back on the Jackson State campus.

Griffin announced in December that he was declaring for the NFL draft. He had gone through the process and filled out the paperwork. But the feedback he received made the answer clear — he should return for his senior year.

“Most of the people who were talking to me said I was going to be a late draft pick, sixth or seventh, or even if, a projected free agent,” said Griffin, who is majoring in business.

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