Robert Griffin, Jr. is a retired U.S. Army sergeant and former track-and-field coach best known publicly as the father of former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III. Griffin Jr. served 21 years in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq, and later worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a management analyst. He also helped coach young athletes through the Killeen Blaze track program in Texas.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Robert Griffin Jr. |
| Profession | Retired U.S. Army sergeant, management analyst, track-and-field coach |
| Military Service | U.S. Army |
| Military Service Length | 21 years |
| Military Rank | Sergeant First Class |
| Notable Deployment | Iraq |
| Later Employer | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Known For | Father of Robert Griffin III |
| Coaching Role | Killeen Blaze track program |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Wife | Jacqueline “Jackie” Griffin |
| Children | Robert Griffin III, Jihan Griffin, De’Jon Griffin |
Career Highlights
- Served 21 years in the U.S. Army and participated in two wars, including an Iraq deployment.
- Worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs as a management analyst after retiring from military service.
- Co-ran the Killeen Blaze track program with coach Bill Collins.
- Became publicly recognized through his involvement in the development and career of Robert Griffin III.
