Arizona grad transfer Marcus Griffin commits to Central Michigan


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Central Michigan football head coach John Bonamego has locked in another graduate transfer commitment. 

After announcing his transfer on Jan. 2 and visiting CMU on Feb. 17, Arizona defensive tackle Marcus Griffin made a commitment to play for the Chippewas. 

“I have built a great relationship with the staff,” Griffin said. “When it came down to it, that’s what my family and I wanted. Coach Bonamego flew out to see my family for a home visit. My parents felt what I felt, so I pulled the trigger.” 

The 6-foot-3, 305-pound defensive lineman will be immediately eligible to play in the 2018 season. 

“They lost a little depth, but Bonamego wants me to play defensive tackle or nose guard,” Griffin said. “I can play either. It just depends on how spring goes and what’s best for the team.”

During his February visit to Mount Pleasant, CMU defensive back Sean Bunting was Griffin’s host. The duo formed an inseparable bond. 

“We connected and built a great relationship,” Griffin said. “He was in my ear a lot and we talked all the time. It felt great that the players could vouch for everything the coaching staff was telling me.

“I look forward to being in Mount Pleasant. It’s a nice feeling because it’s a small town and everyone is supportive.” 

Griffin said he already hates Western Michigan and is looking forward to CMU’s schedule, which features multiple Power Five conference games. The Chippewas play Kentucky, Kansas and Michigan State in the first five weeks of the season.  

“It shows we are not afraid to take anyone on,” Griffin said. “We will play anybody. I’ll be able to gauge myself after those games. I’m excited to compete.” 

In the 2017 season, Griffin logged just two tackles on the season but earned a considerable amount of playing time. Over his career with the Wildcats, he registered five total tackles. 

The 2018 campaign with the Chippewas is a showcase for Griffin to help get himself to the National Football League. 

“This is a make or break year for me,” Griffin said. 

Griffin has five graduate programs he would like to enroll in but is not sure which one he will pick going forward. 

“My academic advisor and I wrote down a list of five areas I would be interested in studying to further my education,” Griffin said.

Coming out of Bellevue High School in Washington, Griffin was a three-star prospect. He was ranked No. 419 in the 2014 class, according to 247Sports. Griffin was the 33rd-best defensive tackle and the No. 4 player in the state of Washington. 

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