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Griffin signs free agent deal with Steelers
From ECU Media Relations
 GREENVILLE
East Carolina's Pernell Griffin will have an opportunity to determine if
his rugged style can earn him a spot on the roster of an NFL franchise
famous for defense the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Griffin, a 6-1, 253-pound linebacker, is one of 18 rookie free agents
signed so far by the Steelers. Pittsburgh took one linebacker Michigan's
Larry Foote in the NFL draft over the weekend and picked up three more, in
addition to Griffin, as free agents.
Griffin finished his four-year collegiate career as Conference USA's
all-time leading tackler with 460. He was a fourth-team All-America pick
last season and has won first-team All C-USA honors three times.
A native of Williamston, Griffin finished 2001 ranked sixth in the nation
with 13.9 tackles per game and set a school single-game record by racking up
24 tackles against Wake Forest.
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