Griffin Tillis is an incoming true-freshman defensive back for the Lamar University Cardinals. Griffin's play as a field general for the Grand Oaks High School defense led to high praise from scouts and media alike, leading to a 3-star evaluation going into his senior season. After an injury derailed his senior season, Griffin battled to secure his spot in the Lamar program, where he aims to prove the faith put into him by the Cardinal coaches as a steadfast option on the defensive side of the ball.