The_Philster
04-28-2003, 08:46 PM
DENVER (April 28, 2003 5:03 p.m. EDT) - The Denver Broncos have had outstanding success in past drafts with their late-round running backs: Terrell Davis, Olandis Gary and Mike Anderson.
Have they done it again with Oklahoma's Quentin Griffin, a fourth-round choice.
"We like this kid," coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's not very tall, but he's been productive throughout his career. We think he can fit into our system and do the things that we look for."
Griffin stands only 5-foot-7, but he weighs 195 pounds and proved to be a durable and explosive runner for the Sooners. He set a school record with 1,884 yards rushing last season and scored 15 touchdowns.
He topped 100 yards in 12 games, also a school record. His 3,756 career yards rushing ranks as the fourth-best in OU history, behind only Joe Washington, Steve Owens and Billy Sims....
more (http://www.sportserver.com/football/nfl/general/story/870851p-6078177c.html)
Have they done it again with Oklahoma's Quentin Griffin, a fourth-round choice.
"We like this kid," coach Mike Shanahan said. "He's not very tall, but he's been productive throughout his career. We think he can fit into our system and do the things that we look for."
Griffin stands only 5-foot-7, but he weighs 195 pounds and proved to be a durable and explosive runner for the Sooners. He set a school record with 1,884 yards rushing last season and scored 15 touchdowns.
He topped 100 yards in 12 games, also a school record. His 3,756 career yards rushing ranks as the fourth-best in OU history, behind only Joe Washington, Steve Owens and Billy Sims....
more (http://www.sportserver.com/football/nfl/general/story/870851p-6078177c.html)