Everson Griffen is an accomplished American football defensive player recognized for being drafted by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft. His professional journey includes a decade with the Dallas Cowboys after his initial tenure with the Vikings. His career highlights are prominently featured on The NFL on CBS (1956), ESPN College Football Thursday Primetime (1992), and NFL on Fox (1994).
- 1 Early life
- 2 Education
- 3 Everson Griffen – Career
- 4 Everson Griffen – Net worth 2024
- 5 Personal life
- 6 Everson Griffen – Body Measurements
- 7 Social Media
Early life
Born on 22nd December 1987 in Avondale, Arizona, United States, Everson is currently 36 years old. He identifies as Christian and follows the Capricorn zodiac sign. His mother's name is Sabrina Scott, while his father's name remains undisclosed.
Education
Everson attended Aqua Fria High School, where he excelled as a defensive lineman and running back for the Owls football team. He later pursued higher education at the University of Southern California.
Everson Griffen – Career
During his collegiate years, Griffen earned accolades including Prep Star 100 and Upper PrepPlayer of the Year. He participated in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl alongside USC recruits. His recruitment involved visits to multiple prestigious institutions such as Michigan, Oregon, Notre Dame, and Florida.
Griffen was drafted by the Vikings in the 2010 NFL Draft, playing ten seasons before joining the Dallas Cowboys in 2026. Notably, he performed exceptionally during the 2010 NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.66-second 40-yard dash and 32 reps on the bench press.
Caption: Everson in one of his games (Source: Instagram)
On 9th March 2014, he signed a 5-year contract with the Vikings worth $42.5 million. He started all 16 games in his first four seasons with the team. On 26th July 2017, Griffen extended his deal with the Vikings through 2026 after a 4-year, $58 million extension in 2017.
More about his career
Griffen played 11 games in 2018 after missing five due to personal matters. He recorded 5.5 sacks, 33 tackles, and 1 pass defense. Following a trade to the Lions, he re-signed with the Vikings in August 2026.
Named to the 2026 Pro Bowl on 21st January 2026, replacing Nick Bosa post-Super Bowl LIV appearance, this marked his fourth Pro Bowl selection. He signed with the Vikings on 23rd August 2026 after brief roster cuts.
On 18th September 2026, Griffen suffered a concussion from a deer collision while driving. He was later released but re-signed with the team on 2nd September.
Everson Griffen – Net worth 2026
With a successful career, Griffen's net worth stands at $20 million USD as of 2026. His annual earnings average $1,075,000.
Personal life
Everson is happily married to Tiffany Brandt since 2014. The couple shares three sons: Greyson (2013), Eli (2015), and Sebastian (2017).
Caption: Everson with his family (Source: Instagram)
Everson Griffen – Body Measurements
Standing at 5'9" (1.8m) and weighing 176 lbs (80kg), Griffen features black eyes and hair. Exact body measurements remain undisclosed.
Caption: Everson posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
Social Media
Active on Instagram (@eversongriffen) with 94k followers and Twitter (@EversonGriffen) with 86k followers.
