What happened: Griffis is older than C.J. Stroud, Jaxson Dart, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Anthony Richardson and Fernando Mendoza. He enters 2026 as ECU's starting quarterback after previous stops at Wake Forest and Texas Tech.
Why it matters: The comparison spans multiple NFL draft classes and illustrates the length of Griffis' college career. His 10 prior starts give ECU an experienced option at quarterback.
By the numbers: Griffis has completed 183 of 299 passes (61.2%) for 2,314 yards, 17 touchdowns and eight interceptions across 30 career games.
What to watch: Griffis turns 25 Wednesday as ECU moves deeper into its 2026 schedule.