Adidas signs Robert Griffin III
US football quarterback Robert Griffin III has signed up to an endorsement deal with German sportswear brand adidas.
He joins other superstar athletes such as Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic and Von Miller of the Denver Broncos as pitchmen for the apparel company.
“Adidas is a perfect fit for me,” Griffin III said in a statement. “They are always focused on the athlete first and that’s important for the way I play and the way I train. I’m excited to be part of the adidas family.”
“Robert Griffin III is an athlete first and we respect everything he brings to the game,” said David Baxter, vice president of Sport Performance for adidas America. “His team player mentality, strong leadership on and off the field and genuine character combined with explosive and dominant athleticism make him a perfect fit for our brand. He’s clearly a great football player but, importantly, he’s a great athlete.”
Mr Griffin III will be featured in a marketing campaign sporting the new class adizero collection for the show and apparel manufacturer.
