Robert Griffin III, also known as RG3 or RGIII, is a former American professional football quarterback who played eight NFL seasons with the Washington Redskins, Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens. He became Baylor University’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 2011 and was selected second overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Griffin won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2012 and was selected to the Pro Bowl that season.

Biography

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Full NameRobert Lee Griffin III
NicknamesRG3, RGIII
Date of BirthFebruary 12, 1990
BirthplaceOkinawa, Japan
ProfessionFormer professional football quarterback
PositionQuarterback
CollegeBaylor University
High SchoolCopperas Cove High School
NFL Draft2012, 1st round, 2nd overall — Washington Redskins
NFL TeamsWashington Redskins, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens
NFL Career2012–2020
College Achievement2011 Heisman Trophy
College DegreePolitical Science
NFL Career Passing9,271 yards, 43 touchdowns
Jersey Number10


Family Tree

RelationName
FatherRobert Griffin Jr.
MotherJacqueline “Jackie Griffin"
Sister(s)Jihan Griffin, De’Jon Griffin
SpouseGrete Griffin
Ex-WifeRebecca Liddicoat
ChildrenReese Ann Griffin, Gloria Griffin, Gameya Griffin, Gia Griffin


Career Highlights

  1. Won the 2011 Heisman Trophy, becoming Baylor’s first Heisman winner.
  2. Selected second overall by Washington in the 2012 NFL Draft.
  3. Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year and selected to the 2012 Pro Bowl.
  4. Played 56 regular-season NFL games and finished with 9,271 passing yards.
  5. Inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame and Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2022.

Awards

  1. 2011 Heisman Trophy
  2. 2011 Davey O’Brien Award
  3. 2012 Manning Award
  4. 2011 Consensus All-American
  5. 2011 Big 12 Player of the Year
  6. 2012 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year
  7. 2012 Pro Bowl selection