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American football player (born )

"RG3" redirects here. For other uses, see RG3 (disambiguation).

American football player

Robert Lee Griffin III (born February 12, ), nicknamed RGIII or RG3, is an American former professional footballquarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons, most notably with the Washington Redskins.

He played college football for the Baylor Bears, winning the Heisman Trophy as a senior, and was selected second overall by the Washington Redskins in the NFL draft.

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Griffin set league records for the highest rookie passer rating and touchdown–interception ratio, while leading the Redskins to their first division title since , earning him Offensive Rookie of the Year and Pro Bowl honors.

Following a severe knee injury he suffered in the playoffs, Griffin was unable to duplicate his success and lost his starting position in to Kirk Cousins. He signed with the Cleveland Browns in , but his tenure was a