Defensive back, Western Illinois (from Illinois), 2024–26
Tysean Griffin
- Number
- No. 13
- Height
- 5′10″
- Weight
- 175 lb
- Class (2026)
- Senior
- Hometown
- Chicago, IL
Tysean Griffin plays defensive back for Western Illinois, after Illinois (2024–25). Last time out, at Southeast Missouri State: 3 catches, 35 yards.
2026 so far
4 tackles
Last game: 3 catches, 35 yards at Southeast Missouri State, L 30–40
Next game: vs. UT Martin, Oct 24
Filled bars: wins; outlined: losses.
Defense
| Season | Team | Tkl | Solo | TFL | Sacks | PD | Hur |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Illinois | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Season | Team | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Illinois | 3 | 35 | 11.7 | 0 | 22 |
Season lines from CollegeFootballData, regular season and bowls.
On the roster
| Season | Team | No. | Pos | Class | Ht | Wt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Illinois | 13 | DB | So. | ||
| 2025 | Illinois | 13 | DB | Jr. | ||
| 2026 | Western Illinois | 13 | DB | Sr. | 5′10″ | 175 |
As each season’s roster listed the player (CollegeFootballData). Classes before the latest listing are counted back from it; “Yr 1” is the year on file where that count can’t place a season he played (a redshirt, transfer or 2020 year); height and weight as last listed.
Game by game
2026 Western Illinois 4 games, 4 tackles
| Date | Opponent | Result | Tkl | Sacks | PD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27 | vs.Northwestern (IA) | W 65–14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Sep 5 | vs. Illinois State | L 10–41 | 2 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Sep 12 | at Wisconsin | L 9–36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
| Oct 17 | at Southeast Missouri State | L 30–40 | – | – | – | 3 | 35 | 0 |
Box scores from CollegeFootballData, 2004 on. ✦ postseason; ★ a career high on file.
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