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James Griffin is a former defensive back out of Middle Tennessee State, selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 193rd overall pick (round 7) in the 1983 NFL Draft. He played 108 regular-season games from 1983 to 1989.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 7
Pick
193rd overall
Team
Position
College
James Griffin Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Sacks | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 108 | 5.5 | 19 |
Career span: 1983–1989.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
James Griffin was the 28th of 34 DBs selected in the 1983 draft. The 193rd overall pick has been used 52 times in draft history. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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