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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born | September 17, 1954 Lafayette, Alabama, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Lanett (Lanett, Alabama) | ||||
| College | Troy State | ||||
| NFL draft | 1977: 5th round, 116th overall pick | ||||
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Perry Griggs (born September 17, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) in 1977 for the Baltimore Colts.[1] He played college football for the Troy Trojans.
Early life and career
[edit]Griggs attended Lanett High School in Chambers County, Alabama before moving on to Troy State University. He joined the Trojans as a walk-on in 1973, but by 1974 was named the Gulf South Conference's Player of the year, leading the team in scoring, receptions, punt returns and kickoff returns.[2] He set a school record for kickoff returns, and led the country in 28.0 yards per punt return.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Perry Griggs Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Everybody Would Like To Have Perry Griggs". Opelika-Auburn News. August 28, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
- ↑ "Griggs Is Nation's Top Punt Returner". Opelika-Auburn News. November 24, 1974. p. 14. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
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