Early Life and College Career
Robert Griffin III, known as RG3, was born on February 12, 1990, in Okinawa, Japan, and raised in Texas. He played college football at Baylor University, where he won the Heisman Trophy in 2011 as the nation’s most outstanding player.
NFL Career and Draft
RG3 was selected second overall by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year after leading Washington to a division title and playoff win.
Career Highlights and Later Years
He continued in the NFL with the Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and briefly the Seattle Seahawks. His career is often discussed for its early promise and subsequent injuries. For more on his career timeline and stats, see https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GrifRo00.htm
