| Date of birth: | May 17, 1958 |
| Place of birth: | Donalsonville, Georgia |
| Career information | |
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| Position(s): | Defensive tackle |
| Jersey №: | 76, 74 |
| College: | Alabama |
| Organizations | |
| As player: | |
| 1980-1987 1987 |
New York Giants Washington Redskins |
| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
Curtis McGriff (born May 17, 1958 in Donalsonville, Georgia) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.
Early life
McGriff grew up in rural Houston County, Alabama in the southeastern corner of the state. He attended and played football at Cottonwood High School in Cottonwood, Alabama graduating in 1976. He played college football at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama for the legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant from 1976 to 1980.
Professional career
McGriff entered the NFL and signed with the New York Giants in 1980 as a defensive lineman. He made the NFL's all-rookie team that year and was a member of the Giants' 1986-1987 Super Bowl Championship team. McGriff was primarily used as a defensive tackle and rotated into the game on downs when a running play was anticipated (McGriff would be rotated out of the game and a pass-rush specialist would be brought into the game on passing downs.) He played his final season (1987) with the Washington Redskins.
After football
Today, McGriff lives in the greater New York area. He is often seen at charity event such as Kidney Benefits with close friend and fellow Alabama player, Don McNeal, who played cornerback for the Miami Dolphins from 1980-1989. On May 15, 2005 Curtis married his longtime girlfriend Maurie Morris. He is currently teaching at a correctional school in Lodi, New Jersey.
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