James Griffin was drafted No. 193 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Middle Tennessee. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #193
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 108
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 196th at Middle Tennessee
The pick
How James Griffin came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value
- Games played
- 108
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 196th among Middle Tennessee picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 737% of career value
- Final season
- 19896 years after the draft
Around pick 193
Who came off the board on either side of James Griffin.
Baylor
LSU
Clemson
Rutgers
Other DB picks from Middle Tennessee
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Griffin in the 1983 NFL Draft
James Griffin is a Defensive back out of Middle Tennessee selected No. 193 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft. 108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Middle Tennessee has produced 19 NFL draft picks since 1983.
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 James Griffin drafted?
James Griffin was selected No. 193 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-griffin.
What college did James Griffin play for?
James Griffin played college football at Middle Tennessee in the Conference USA. See every Middle Tennessee draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/middle-tennessee-blue-raiders.
How did James Griffin's NFL career turn out?
108 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 19 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/james-griffin.