Jeff Griffin was drafted No. 61 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Utah. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1434th at Utah
The pick
How Jeff Griffin came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Utah
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1434th among Utah picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1393% of career value
- Final season
- 19876 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Jeff Griffin.
Arizona State
Michigan State
Pittsburgh
Utah in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Utah
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jeff Griffin in the 1981 NFL Draft
Jeff Griffin is a Defensive back out of Utah selected No. 61 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Utah has produced 97 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jeff Griffin drafted?
Jeff Griffin was selected No. 61 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jeff-griffin.
What college did Jeff Griffin play for?
Jeff Griffin played college football at Utah in the Big 12. See every Utah draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/utah-utes.
How did Jeff Griffin's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/jeff-griffin.