Jaden Griffin - 2024 - Football - University of Rhode Island

University of Rhode Island

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Connor Caldon

2024 (Redshirt Sophomore)

2023 (Redshirt Freshman)

Appeared in all 11 games for the Rams as a reserve
Carried the ball 29 times for 134 yards with three touchdowns
Rushed for a season-high 48 yards on 10 carries against Stony Brook, adding his first career touchdown (Sept. 8)
Found the end zone at No. 25 Villanova, finishing with 17 yards on three carries (Sept. 23)
Had a career-best 46 total yards of offense at UAlbany, with 21 rushing yards and 25 receiving yards (Oct. 21)
Rushed for a touchdown opposite the Great Danes
Had a season-long rush of 24 yards in the win over North Carolina A&T (Nov. 11)
Also recorded a pair of kick returns for 35 yards

2022 (Freshman)

Appeared in one game/preserved a redshirt
Made his collegiate debut and rushed six times for 32 yards against Brown (10/1)

Before URI

Attended Countryside High School, where he competed in football and track & field
Earned First Team All-District honors
Ranked fourth in the state of Florida's 6A with 1,498 rushing yards to go with 18 touchdowns
Averaged 8.7 yards per carry and had six 100-yard performances while leading the team to a district title
Two-way starter and team captain, he also had 87 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery as a senior
Academically, he was an honor roll student for three years, including Dean's List recognition as a junior

Personal

Born July 31, 2004
Son of Matesha and Jermaine
Has one brother, Jamaal
Considered attending South Dakota State and UNI
Chose Rhode Island because of the family hospitality and because it was where he saw the most potential for himself
Enjoys football, track and traveling
Favorite athlete is Alvin Kamara
Favorite team is the Bucs

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