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170
Games
286
Solo Tackles
85.5
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Draft Details
Everson Griffen Career Stats
- 4× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 3rd in the 2010 draft class in sacks (85.5).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | MIN | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | MIN | 16 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 | MIN | 14 | 21 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | MIN | 14 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 5.5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIN | 16 | 38 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | MIN | 15 | 26 | 10 | 11 | 10.5 | 30 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIN | 16 | 36 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | MIN | 15 | 30 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 | MIN | 11 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 5.5 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIN | 14 | 25 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | 14 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | 9 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Career | 162 | 262 | 117 | 89 | 85.5 | 201 | 2 | 20 | 11 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Everson Griffen is a former defensive end out of USC, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 100th overall pick (round 4) in the 2010 NFL Draft. He played 170 regular-season games from 2010 to 2021, with the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions. He was named to 4 Pro Bowls.
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