SaberCats Acquire DL Paul Griffin from Tampa Bay
February 7, 2014 - Arena Football League (AFL)
San Jose SaberCats News Release
SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose SaberCats announced today that they have acquired defensive lineman Paul Griffin from the Tampa Bay Storm.
"We really like the experience level of Paul Griffin" said Owner/Head Coach Darren Arbet. "His mindset and work ethic should fit in well with our current roster."
Griffin (6-1, 290, Florida State) is a four year Arena Football League veteran. For the past two seasons, Griffin has been a member of the Tampa Bay Storm. Last season, he started 12 games, recording nine tackles (six solo), along with a tackle for loss and two fumble recoveries. In 2012 for Tampa Bay, Griffin appeared in 17 games, starting 16, and recorded 13.5 tackles (eight solo) in addition to two-and-a-half sacks, a forced fumble and two pass break ups.
Griffin played his first two AFL seasons with the Orlando Predators. As a rookie in 2010, he notched 22.5 tackles (15 solo) and recovered two fumbles. In his second season, Griffin recorded 14.5 tackles (13 solo) and four sacks. He also forced a fumble, recovered a fumble and tallied an interception.
Before joining Orlando, Griffin spent time with the Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Griffin played college football for the Florida State Seminoles from 2006 to 2008. In 22 career games, he recorded 36 tackles and was the starting defensive tackle when Florida State defeated Wisconsin in the 2008 Champs Sports Bowl.
• Discuss this story on the Arena Football League message board...
Arena Football League Stories from February 7, 2014
- Thunder Bring Speed to Defense - Portland Thunder
- Jasper Headed to CFL, Russolino in for VooDoo - New Orleans VooDoo
- Sharks Add Rookies Bodenheimer, Turner - Jacksonville Sharks
- Predators Cap off Active Week with the Addition of Two More to Roster - Orlando Predators
- Soul 2014 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now - Philadelphia Soul
- LA Kiss to Launch New Docu-Series with AMC - Los Angeles KISS
- AMC Orders Unscripted Series Focused On Inaugural Season of LA KISS - Los Angeles KISS
- Pittsburgh Power Adds New Co-Owmer, Trib Total Media - Pittsburgh Power
- Barnstormers to Compete in "AFLympics" - Iowa Barnstormers
- AFL Teams to Compete in "AFLympics" - AFL
- SaberCats Acquire DL Paul Griffin from Tampa Bay - San Jose SaberCats
- Storm Acquires Defensive Lineman Jammie Kirlew - Tampa Bay Storm
- New Orleans Arena Now the Smoothie King Center - New Orleans VooDoo
- Sharks to Hold Free Preseason Scrimmage on March 2 - Jacksonville Sharks
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
