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Robert Griffin III

Robert Griffin III, a sophomore political science major, accounted for a school-record 28 touchdowns (15 passing, 13 rushing) as a true freshman quarterback at Baylor University (Texas) in 2008. Griffin tore his right anterior cruciate ligament against visiting Northwestern State University on Sept. 26 and missed the final nine games of the 2009 season. The Cooperas Cove, Texas, native speaks at elementary schools and participates in Food For Families can food drives. He has a 3.58 cumulative GPA.

School: Baylor University
Year: 2010
Major: Political Science

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