2010 - Ryan Griffin, Director of Player Personnel on Coach Jenkins' new staff.

Coach Jenkins On Ryan Griffin: "A very strong spiritually and dedicated individual. He is in charge of player personnel both on and off the field. He wants to serve his alma mater and the football program. Will help players with personal problems, family problems, and be there day to day for them."

Griffin, a Miami native is in his first season as the 'Cats Director of Player Personnel. He was team captain his senior year in 2009 and also team captain in 2008. He was an All-MEAC and All-America cnadidate in both 2008 and 2009 and received the prestigious scholar athletic award in 2008 and the Army Strong Award in 2009. He was also selected to the Commissioners' All-Academic honor squads in 2008 and 2009.

While at B-CU, he earned History Department (his Major) Outstanding Accomplishment Award in 2009. Ryan served as President of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) and was on the SAACS (Student Athletic Advisory Committee). He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and served as Chaplin for the Delta Beta chapter. Ryan says his greatest work is in the ministry and he was licensed to preach the Gospel on April 12, 2009. He serves as the worship and praise leader at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Churchof Daytona Beach, Florida.

Four-year player for the Wildcats' offensive line Christopher Columbus High School... While at Columbus High School, Griffin played three seasons of football for head coach Chris Merritt • Helped the Explorers to a three-year record of 22-8 record from 2002-04 • Helped his squad in collecting District Championships in each year • Named as the Offensive Lineman MVP in 2004 • Collected the High School Sportsmanship award as a senior • Selected as an honorable mention for the All-Dade County squad along the offensive line • Held a GPA of 3.4 throughout his time at Christopher Columbus. Personal... Ryan Griffin is the son of Rhonda Griffin • He was born to the world on Feb. 26, 1987 in his hometown of Miami, Fla. • His mother attended Florida A&M • Wants to be an elementary school teacher one day, as well as a coach in football • Has performed as a mime, and loves to sing in the choir as well as working with campus ministries • Helps to volunteer at the Parks and Recreation Department.