Lamar McGriggs
Born: (1968-05-09) May 9, 1968
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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

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

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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