Lamar McGriggs

Lamar V. McGriggs (born May 9, 1968) is a former National Football League[1] and Canadian Football League linebacker, having last played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was drafted in the eighth round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.[2]

Lamar McGriggs
Born: (1968-05-09) May 9, 1968
Chicago, Illinois
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)LB
CollegeWestern Illinois
NFL draft1991 / Round: 8 / Pick: 223
Drafted byNew York Giants
Career history
As player
1991–1992New York Giants
1992–1994Minnesota Vikings
1996Ottawa Rough Riders
1997Saskatchewan Roughriders
1997–2000Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2000–2005Winnipeg Blue Bombers
CFL East All-Star1996
Career stats

On February 22, 2006, McGriggs became a free agent after the Bombers declined their option on him.[3] He won a Grey Cup championship in 1999 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

McGriggs attended Thornton Township High School, Ellsworth Community College and Western Illinois University.[4]

References

  1. "Lamar McGriggs". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  2. "1991 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  3. Wyman, Ted (2006-02-23). "Unexpected birth-day gift". Slam! Sports. Retrieved 2010-07-17.
  4. Litsky, Frank (1991-04-23). "Football; Giants Satisfied With Their Choices". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-07-17.


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