Willie Griffin was drafted No. 290 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #290
- Round
- 11
- Draft class
- 1989
The pick
How Willie Griffin came off the board in 1989.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1989 classAround pick 290
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Griffin.
Kent State
Boston College
Albany State
Liberty
Nebraska in the 1989 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Nebraska · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
#34
Kyle Vanden Bosch
DE · ARI · 2001
Nebraska · 3× Pro Bowl
#38
Mike Rucker
DE · CAR · 1999
Nebraska · 1× Pro Bowl
#6
Grant Wistrom
DE · LAR · 1998
Nebraska
#48
Chris Kelsay
DE · BUF · 2003
Nebraska
#126
Jared Crick
DE · HOU · 2012
Nebraska
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Griffin in the 1989 NFL Draft
Willie Griffin is a Defensive end out of Nebraska selected No. 290 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Nebraska has produced 203 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 Willie Griffin drafted?
Willie Griffin was selected No. 290 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1989 NFL Draft (Rd 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/willie-griffin.
What college did Willie Griffin play for?
Willie Griffin played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Willie Griffin's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1989/willie-griffin.