J. D. Griggs

John D. Griggs (born November 5, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL). He played college football for the University of Akron. He went undrafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, and signed as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Griggs grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey, where he graduated in 2008 from Piscataway Township High School, and played for the basketball and football team.

Nassau

Griggs enrolled at Nassau Community College, where he played football in 2010.

Akron

Griggs enrolled in the University of Akron, where he played for the Akron Zips football team from 2011 to 2012.

Jacksonville Jaguars

After going undrafted during the 2013 NFL Draft, Griggs signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 25, 2013.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Griggs signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League in 2013.

Colorado Crush

Griggs played in 9 games with the Colorado Crush during the 2016 season.

Spokane Empire

On February 9, 2017, Griggs signed with the Spokane Empire. Griggs was named First Team All-Indoor Football League in 2017. Led the IFL in sacks in 2017.

Massachusetts Pirates

Griggs has been a member of the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League since 2018. Griggs was named 1st-Team All-NAL during the 2018 season while recording 8.5 sacks and 1 forced fumble. During the 2019 season Griggs recorded 9.5 sacks whilebeing named 1st-Team All-NAL for the second consecutive year.