Temple University Athletics
Football
Griggs, Bill
Bill Griggs
- Title:
- Graduate Assistant- Offense
- Email:
- bgriggs@temple.edu
- Phone:
- 215-204-0855
Former NFL standout Bill Griggs enters his second season with the Temple Owls as a graduate assistant.
A 1984 draft pick by the New York Jets, he played tight end from 1984 to 1990. He led the Jets in special teams tackles during the 1987 playoff season as well as catching the go-ahead touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in a Wild Card playoff game.
Since playing his final game with the Jets, Griggs has maintained his ties with the National Football League, serving as the game-day uniform inspector for the New York Jets since 1995.
During the summer of 2008, Griggs participated in a coaching internship with the Oakland Raiders. Working with the tight ends’ coach, Griggs executed field drills and evaluated game schemes.
Griggs was also a successful owner of a Gold’s Gym franchise in Delran, N.J., for 13 years.
Griggs began his coaching career in 2005 at his alma mater, Pennsauken High School, serving as an assistant coach, with an emphasis on tight ends, defensive line, and special teams.
The Pennsauken, N.J., native was a standout tight end at the University of Virginia, playing under the direction of legendary coach George Welsh, before being drafted by the New York Jets.
His brother David Griggs was a five-year linebacker for the Miami Dolphins before moving on to start for the San Diego Chargers during their 1995 Super Bowl season.
Griggs resides with his wife Christine. His son Bill IV is a former wide receiver at Delaware State University.
The Griggs File
PERSONAL
Year Coaching: 6th
College: Virginia ‘84
B.A. Sociology
High School: Pennsauken (N.J.)
Born: August 4, 1962
Family: Wife - Christine
Children: Bill IV
PLAYING
Virginia (1980-84) – Tight End
New York Jets (1984-90) – Tight End
COACHING
Temple (Present)
2009-10 – Graduate Assistant - Offense
Oakland Raiders (Summer 2008)
2008 – NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Internship
Pennsauken High School (2005-08)
2005-08 – Tight Ends / Def. Line / Special Teams
A 1984 draft pick by the New York Jets, he played tight end from 1984 to 1990. He led the Jets in special teams tackles during the 1987 playoff season as well as catching the go-ahead touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in a Wild Card playoff game.
Since playing his final game with the Jets, Griggs has maintained his ties with the National Football League, serving as the game-day uniform inspector for the New York Jets since 1995.
During the summer of 2008, Griggs participated in a coaching internship with the Oakland Raiders. Working with the tight ends’ coach, Griggs executed field drills and evaluated game schemes.
Griggs was also a successful owner of a Gold’s Gym franchise in Delran, N.J., for 13 years.
Griggs began his coaching career in 2005 at his alma mater, Pennsauken High School, serving as an assistant coach, with an emphasis on tight ends, defensive line, and special teams.
The Pennsauken, N.J., native was a standout tight end at the University of Virginia, playing under the direction of legendary coach George Welsh, before being drafted by the New York Jets.
His brother David Griggs was a five-year linebacker for the Miami Dolphins before moving on to start for the San Diego Chargers during their 1995 Super Bowl season.
Griggs resides with his wife Christine. His son Bill IV is a former wide receiver at Delaware State University.
The Griggs File
PERSONAL
Year Coaching: 6th
College: Virginia ‘84
B.A. Sociology
High School: Pennsauken (N.J.)
Born: August 4, 1962
Family: Wife - Christine
Children: Bill IV
PLAYING
Virginia (1980-84) – Tight End
New York Jets (1984-90) – Tight End
COACHING
Temple (Present)
2009-10 – Graduate Assistant - Offense
Oakland Raiders (Summer 2008)
2008 – NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship Internship
Pennsauken High School (2005-08)
2005-08 – Tight Ends / Def. Line / Special Teams
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