Naval Academy Athletics

• At Navy: Enters the fall fighting for a spot on the depth chart at corner ... could also see action on special teams.

• 2018: Saw his first career action against Lehigh, playing 10 plays.

• 2017: Did not see any varsity action.

• 2016: Did not see any varsity action.

• High School / Personal: A 2015 graduate of Southern Durham High School, Griffis attended the Naval Academy Prep School during the 2015-16 academic year ... a two-sport athlete who earned letters in football (3) and track ... a three-time all-conference selection in football, he was garnered first-team all-region honors as a senior ... led the football team to the 2013 NCHSAA State Championship with a 14-2 record ... recorded 16 interceptions over his career, including six his senior year (2 returned for TDs) ... was also a member of the NCHSAA State Championship-winning indoor track team in 2013 ... was the 2012 New Balance Indoor Freshman 400-meter National Champion ... a two-time Junior Olympic National Champion in the hurdles and 400-meter dash ... the Salutatorian of his graduating class ... a member of the National Honor Society ... also received an offer from Davidson and interest from Richmond and Western Carolina ... father played football at NC State (wide receiver, 1989-93) and was coached by former Navy defensive coordinator Buddy Green ... brother, Ray Jr., played football at Campbell (2007-09) ... son of Ray Sr. and Kimberly Griffis ... majoring in quantitative economics.