David Griggs (American football)
David Wesley Griggs (February 5, 1967 – June 19, 1995) was an American professional football player who was an outside linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons. He played college football for the Virginia Cavaliers. Griggs was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft. He started in Super Bowl XXIX for the San Diego Chargers. He compiled 14.5 sacks, one interception, and four fumble recoveries. in his NFL career. Griggs grew up in Delair in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey, where he attended and played high school football for Pennsauken High School. Griggs is the younger brother of former NFL tight end, Billy Griggs. Griggs died at the age of 28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in 1995, when his speeding car slid off an expressway ramp from Florida's Turnpike and collided with a sign pole. References

1967 births
1995 deaths
Sportspeople from Miami Beach, Florida
Players of American football from Miami-Dade County, Florida
American football linebackers
Virginia Cavaliers football players
Miami Dolphins players
San Diego Chargers players
Road incident deaths in Florida
Pennsauken High School alumni
People from Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Players of American football from Camden County, New Jersey
Players of American football from Camden, New Jersey