David Griggs was drafted No. 186 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Virginia. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #186
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1989
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3025th at Virginia
The pick
How David Griggs came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Virginia
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3025th among Virginia picks
- Final season
- 19945 years after the draft
Around pick 186
Who came off the board on either side of David Griggs.
Memphis
Boston College
Alabama
Virginia in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Griggs in the 1989 NFL Draft
David Griggs is a Linebacker out of Virginia selected No. 186 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Virginia has produced 104 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 David Griggs drafted?
David Griggs was selected No. 186 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/david-griggs.
What college did David Griggs play for?
David Griggs played college football at Virginia in the ACC. See every Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-cavaliers.
How did David Griggs's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/david-griggs.