Northwest Missouri State University junior returner/wide receiver Kashan Griffin has been selected as the MIAA's Special Teams Player of the Week.

Griffin (Apple Valley, Calif.) accounted for 200 all-purpose yards and a touchdown in Northwest's 36-3 homecoming win over Northeastern State.

Griffin returned three punts for 114 yards - the third-most punt return yards by a Bearcat in program history. He returned punts for 18, 32 and 64 yards vs. the RiverHawks. Griffin also caught four passes for 86 yards. He nabbed a 16-yard touchdown pass from Mike Hohensee with :12 left in the first half to give Northwest a 27-3 lead at the break. Griffin added a 42-yard reception in the fourth quarter.

Griffin leads the nation in punt return average (22.2 yards/return).

It marks the second consecutive week that Griffin has earned a weekly honor from the league office. Last week, Griffin was honored as the MIAA offensive player of the week.

Northwest's 2022 MIAA Player of the Week Award Winners
Zach Howard, DL (Defense) - Sept. 5
Cole Lammel, PK (Special Teams) - Sept 5
Elijah Green, DL (Defense) - Sept. 19
Cole Lammel, PK (Special Teams - Oct. 17
Sam Phillips, LB (Defense) - Oct. 17
Kashan Griffin, WR (Offense) - Oct. 17
Kashan Griffin, RET (Special Teams) - Oct. 24