Grading System

JUSTIN GRIFFITH

Position: FB Class: Sr School: Mississippi St. Conference: SEC Ht., Wt.: 5'11, 232 40 Time: 4.62 Grade: 3.37 Selected by Atlanta Falcons Round 4, pick 24 (121 overall)

BIO: Started 11 games as a senior leading the team in rushing carrying the ball 91 times for 471 yards with two scores, also catching 19 passes for 199 yards. Injured his neck during the third game of 2001 and required surgery to remove bone spurs. Finished the season carrying 44-136-2 and catching 19-240-2. Used extensively at both fullback and halfback the prior two seasons seeing a lot of time with the first team. POSITIVES: Athletic fullback best handling the football. Plays with forward lean, keeps his feet driving up the field and picks up yardage off initial contact carrying the ball. Patient, works his runs and shows solid footwork. Excellent receiver out of the backfield who displays soft hands and adjustment to the errant throw. Adequate fullback speed and has the ability to get around tackle and create space. NEGATIVES: Lacks balance and technique in pass protection. Only an average blocker that does not finish defenders off. ANALYSIS: Richie Anderson type fullback with his ball handling skills. PROJECTION: Mid Seventh Round

2002 Receiving Statistics
Receptions	Receiving Yards	Yards Per Reception	Touchdowns
19	199	10.47	0

2002 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards	Attempts	Average per Rush	Touchdowns
471	91	5.18	2