University of West Alabama

Prior to UWA: Played two seasons at the University of Louisiana Lafayette.
 
2012: Played in eight games as a linebacker … Recorded 40 total tackles, 24 solo … Had four tackles for loss (-18) and a half sack (-2) … Broke up four passes and recorded a quarterback hurry … Recovered one fumble, returning it for five yards.
 
2011: Played in nine games … Rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns on 69 carries as a true freshman … Had two receptions for 23 yards.
 
High School: Played for Coach Lance Pogue at South Panola (Miss.) High School … Rushed for 2,670 yards and 40 touchdowns as a senior ... Named Mississippi's Mr. Football as a senior …First team All-State as a junior and senior … Selected to play in the Mississippi/Alabama All-Star game … Helped lead his team to back-to-back 6A state titles and the 2010 National Title … Named 6A offensive player of the year by the Mississippi Association of Coaches … Helped team finish 15-0 for sixth time in eight years, stretching their winning streak to 27 and earning a No. 1 national ranking in several prep polls ... Earned All-American honors from Rivals.com (first team) and MaxPreps (second team) ... Named to MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch List … Played linebacker and safety his junior season.
 
Personal: Qyenda Griffin … Born Jan. 7, 1992...Younger brother of former Alabama tailback, Jeramie Griffin.