The first and, to date, only player from Baylor University to win the Heisman Trophy (2011).
QB drafted 2nd overall in the 2012 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins after obtaining the pick from the St. Louis Rams in exchange for the 6th and the 39th overall picks in the 2012 draft, the 22nd overall pick in the 2013 draft, and the 2nd overall pick in the 2014 draft.
His wife Rebecca Liddicoat gave birth to a girl, Reese Ann Griffin, on May 21, 2015. She weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces at birth.
Released by the Washington Redskins. [March 7, 2016].
Signs a two-year, $15 million deal ($6.75 million guaranteed) with the Cleveland Browns. [March 24, 2016].