A late addition to the Miami Hurricanes football recruiting class of 2013 is 6'6" 220 lb WR/TE Derrick Griffin. Coach Golden seems to be building an army of receivers for quarterback Stephen Morris's senior year. ESPN's Jeremy Crabtree said "After adding Derrick Griffin, UM now has one of the most memorable tight end classes in 15 years". The 4* signee is the #3 ranked WR on rivals and the #33 prospect in ESPN's 150, bringing Miami's class of 2013 ranking to 11, which is amazing considering the heat taken from the NCAA and the negative recruiting from other schools. Griffin was committed to Texas A&M for over a year, but didn't sign to them on NSD because he never received a letter of intent from them. New running backs coach Hurlie Brown led the recruitment of Griffin, and after hearing of Griffin not signing on NSD he turned up the heat on him. After about a week of thinking it over, Griffins Uncle Scooter McGowan called the coaches at UM about him playing there, the coaches couldn't of been more excited to have him come to The U.
Not only is Griffin here to play football for Al Golden, but he will also play on the basketball team as well. That is one thing that Derrick really liked about Miami, an opportunity to play football and play basketball for a team that has entered the national spotlight. He is a 3* prospect in basketball recruiting, and the 26 ranked small forward in the country. He arrived in Coral Gables this weekend for his visit, he never had an official visit before NSD. It seems he is happy to be here, tweeting yesterday that "Miami is to live!!!". All hurricane fans should follow him @DRABB23 and give him a big #WelcomeToTheU !!
One thing people don't really know about him is his background in Texas. He was raised by his great grandmother since he was 9 years old, who was practically a stranger at the time of her adopting him. Griffins mother was arrested on drug charges 10 years ago, leaving Griffin and his 3 younger siblings (2 little brothers 1 little sister) by themselves. Living with his great grandmother and struggling in school, it was the basketball court and football field where Derrick shined, he played with passion making him one of the best players his city has seen. Once his coaches and great grandmother saw the potential he had, they supported him the best they could in his academics. A great story that built a great athlete, I am very happy to have him here at The U and I can't wait to see him play. Welcome to the #CanesFam Derrick Griffin!!
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