SMSU Athletics

2017: Started all 11 games ... finished second on the team with 85 tackles ... had seven pass break-ups ... recovered three fumbles ... season-high 15 tackles at Upper Iowa ... recorded 12 tackles vs. Sioux Falls ... named team defensive player of the week vs. Sioux Falls.

2016: Played in nine games with one start as a true freshman ... finished the season with 12 tackles and one interception ... had season-high three tackles in two games ... recorded first career interception vs. Wayne State.

High School: 2016 graduate of Park HS ... played for coach Darin Glazier … team captain … selected all-conference and all-district … all-conference and all-district in track & field … also team captain in basketball and track & field.

Personal: Born June 23, 1998 ... son of Christina Austin and Michael Griffin ... business management major.