Shaquem Griffin

Quick Facts

Full Name	Shaquem Griffin
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 20, 1995(1995-07-20)
Age	29
Birthplace	St. Petersburg
Country	United States
Birth City	Florida
Horoscope	Cancer

Shaquem Griffin Biography

Shaquem Griffin is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on July 20, 1995 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. Shaquem Griffin was the son of Terry and Tangie Griffin on the 20th of July 1995, which was less than 2 minutes later than Shaquill. Shaquem was born suffering from amniotic band syndrome that affected the left side of his hand which caused the hands on the left side of his hand to develop fully. When Griffin was just 4 year old, the mother spotted himself in the kitchen trying to employ a butcher’s knife to cut off his own hand because of discomfort. His parents planned to have an amputation the following day. But, Griffin was able to play sports with his left hand. He competed in track, baseball and football alongside his brother.

Shaquem along with his older twin brother Shaquill were both given soccer scholarships to the University of Central Florida (UCF) by the coach at the time, George O’Leary, with Shaquill refusing other offers like his dream team, the Miami Hurricanes, his dream team, to join Shaquem. Griffin played his entire college playing career at UCF and racked up the equivalent of 17 sacks, and 30 tackles with loss. The highlights of his career include an interception in the game against The Temple Owls and a fumble recovery that led to a touchdown against players from the Austin Peay Governors, both in the 2017 season.

On August 9, 2018, Griffin made his preseason debut against the Indianapolis Colts in CenturyLink Field, leading his team in tackles with six solo tackles and three assisted tackles. On August 30, 2018, he again led the team in tackles with four solo and three assisted tackles in the final week of the preseason against the Oakland Raiders. Griffin led the Seahawks in total tackles for the entire 2018 NFL preseason with fifteen, tied with fellow linebacker Austin Calitro.

Despite the fact that he was not projected as a first round pick, Griffin received an invitation to the 2018 NFL Draft, which he accepted on March 29,

2018. Griffin received extensive press and social media coverage leading up to and during the draft, as he would have been the first one-handed player drafted into the NFL if chosen. On April 28, 2018, he was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round (141st overall), reuniting him with his brother Shaquill. On May 17, 2018, Griffin signed a four-year deal worth $2.8 million with $300,000 guaranteed.

Shaquem continued to attend UCF for a year longer than Shaquill and Shaquill, because Shaquem had to redshirt his freshman year while Shaquill was able to play. Shaquill completed his degree and was picked with the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (90th overall selection) from the 2017 NFL Draft, while Shaquem was able to stay on until his redshirt final year of UCF.

Shaquem Griffin Net Worth

Shaquem Griffin is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Shaquem Griffin 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Shaquem Alphonso Griswold /S “‘ k i: m (born on July 20, 1995) (born on July 20 1995) is an American football linebacker who plays for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Shaquill Griffin is his twin. Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin. Both brothers played at the University of Central Florida Knights. Amputations were a problem for him, and he lost one hand at just four an old Griffin was extensively covered by the media when he was a possible 2018. NFL Draft pick. He was chosen as a fifth-round pick (141st in the overall order) from the Seahawks on April 28, 2018 and was reunited with Shaquill.

In his sophomore season in the redshirt program as a freshman, Shaquem Griffin had a brief time as a second-string player at the bottom of the chart prior to being moved to the third string, and later scout team. Griffin is adamant that his success during his junior redshirt and seniors to Scott Frost’s appointment as the head coach during in the years 2016 and 2017. In an article for The Players Tribune Griffin declared that after his third winless season under O’Leary “Coach Frost came in and brought me back into the light…He gave me the opportunity I had been waiting for ever since I first arrived at UCF. And I took advantage of it.”

On September 9, 2018, Griffin was named as a starter in the first game of his NFL career due to veteran linebacker K. J. Wright being unable to play. He made three solo tackles in the 27–24 loss to the Denver Broncos at Mile High Stadium.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Shaquem Griffin height 6 ft 0 in Shaquem weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Shaquem Griffin Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Shaquem Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Shaquem Griffin celebrates birthday on July 20 of every year.

Is Shaquem Griffin in the NFL still?

The NFL announced who will be announcing third-round picks for teams in the 2022 draft. For the Seattle Seahawks, Shaquem Griffin will be making the choice.

Did Shaquem Griffin get picked up?

The Seahawks selected him in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in 2018. Griffin did not appear in an NFL game last season and was released from the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad in October. However, his unsettled status as a player has not kept Griffin from making an impact, especially with disabled youth.

How did Shaquem Griffin lose his hand?

Griffin was born with amniotic band syndrome. His left hand was never going to fully form and in fact was causing so much pain that when he was 4, his mother, Tangie, decided surgery to amputate was necessary, coming one day after she found him trying to perform the operation on himself.

Did the Dolphins cut Shaquem Griffin?

The Dolphins released linebacker Shaquem Griffin , a player beloved by football fans for his story of overcoming his amputated left hand to become a college football star at Central Florida and then reach the NFL, from their practice squad to make room to sign Vince Biegel.

Who has 1 arm in the NFL?

UCF’s one-handed linebacker, Shaquem Griffin , is on the verge of making NFL history, a feat made possible by the love and sacrifice of his twin brother, Shaquill.