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Adam Griffin, son of two-time Heisman Trophy winner Archie Griffin, will follow his father and play football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The younger Griffin is a 5-foot-9, 185-pound running back, defensive back and return specialist from Columbus’ DeSales High School, which he helped to the 2009 state championship game.

He’ll be a freshman at Ohio State this fall.

His dad lettered from 1972-75 at Ohio State, winning the Heisman his final two seasons. A diminutive tailback who played on superlative Buckeyes teams under Woody Hayes, Archie Griffin still holds school records for rushing yards (5,589) and attempts (924) in a career. He had 34 100-yard rushing games at Ohio State.

Coach Jim Tressel said Adam Griffin had a “passion” to be a Buckeye.

Scouting Report: Griffin has the initial quickness out of his stance you like to see and shows above average instincts and vision. While he’s not built to be a pound it up the middle back he’s willing to do so when called upon. What makes Griffin special is his outside ability to hit and turn the corner. The question that will always follow Griffin is his physical build and if he can hold up at the next level.