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Updated: February 1, 2013

2012: Played in one game, seeing action on two special teams plays against Austin Peay … Had one tackle on kickoff coverage … Recorded a 250-pound bench press and a 385-pound front squat in fall scout team testing.

2011: Was redshirted while working with the scout team … Moved from linebacker to fullback for spring practice.

High School: A two-way player for Coach David Crist at Blacksburg High School … A first-team all-district and second-team all-region selection his senior year … Named co-MVP at the East/West all-star game … Had three rushing touchdowns his senior year and recorded 98 tackles, including four sacks … Had 101 tackles, two fumble recoveries, six TFL and a sack his junior season.

Personal: Griffin William Hite … Born 10/7/92 in Blacksburg, VA … Son of Anne and Billy Hite … Father was the long-time running back coach for the Hokies and now serves as the Assistant to the Head Coach and Senior Advisor … Enrolled in university studies.