Shaquem Griffin Biography
Shaquem Griffin was born Shaquem Alphonso Griffin is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He is the twin brother of Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, and both brothers played college football for the University of Central Florida Knights.
As an amputee with one hand, Griffin received extensive media coverage as a prospective 2018 NFL Draft pick. He was selected as a fifth-round pick (141st overall) by the Seahawks on April 28, 2018, reuniting him with Shaquill.
Shaquem High School
Griffin attended Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. He played high school football for the Spartans. He chose to attend UCF after high school.
Shaquem College
He is the twin brother of Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin, and both brothers played college football for the University of Central Florida Knights. As an amputee with one hand, Shaquem received extensive media coverage as a prospective 2018 NFL Draft pick.
Shaquem NFL Draft
Griffin was named the 2018 Peach Bowl Defensive MVP and was the 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In Griffin’s senior season, UCF went undefeated and subsequently claimed a controversial national championship.[a] Griffin told Ralph Warner and NFL Network in November 2017 that he planned to continue his football career in the NFL.
Shaquem stayed at UCF one season longer than Shaquill, as Shaquem redshirted his freshman year while Shaquill saw playing time. Shaquill graduated and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (90th overall pick) of the 2017 NFL Draft, while Shaquem stayed on for his redshirt senior year at UCF.
Despite not initially receiving an invitation, Griffin participated in the NFL Scouting Combine in March 2018. He made headlines for performing 20 reps in the bench press while wearing a prosthesis and for running the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, the fastest time for a linebacker since the NFL has released official statistics.
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.
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.
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.
Shaquem UCF
Shaquem and his brother Shaquill were both offered football scholarships at the University of Central Florida (UCF) by then-coach George O’Leary, with Shaquill rejecting offers from other teams including the Miami Hurricanes, his dream team, to play with Shaquem. Griffin spent his whole college career at UCF, totaling 17 sacks and 30 tackles for a loss. Notable plays also include an interception versus the Temple Owls and a fumble recovery for a touchdown versus the Austin Peay Governors, both during the 2017 season.
In his second season, playing as a redshirt freshman, Shaquem had a brief stint as a second-string player on the depth chart before being demoted to third-string and then scout team. Griffin attributes his rise in his redshirt junior and redshirt senior seasons to Scott Frost’s hiring as head coach for the 2016 and 2017 seasons. Writing for The Players’ Tribune, Griffin said that, following his winless third season under O’Leary, “Coach Frost came in and brought me back into the light…He gave me the opportunity I had been waiting forever since I first arrived at UCF. And I took advantage of it.”
Griffin was named the 2018 Peach Bowl Defensive MVP and was the 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. In Griffin’s senior season, UCF went undefeated and subsequently claimed a controversial national championship.[a] Griffin told Ralph Warner and NFL Network in November 2017 that he planned to continue his football career in the NFL.
Shaquem stayed at UCF one season longer than Shaquill, as Shaquem redshirted his freshman year while Shaquill saw playing time. Shaquill graduated and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (90th overall pick) of the 2017 NFL Draft, while Shaquem stayed on for his redshirt senior year at UCF.
After the end of his college career, Griffin was named as one of two recipients of the 2019 NCAA Inspiration Award, presented to individuals currently or formerly associated with NCAA athletics for especially inspirational efforts in dealing with life-altering personal situations. He received the award alongside Maggie Nichols, the first individual to report having been sexually assaulted by Larry Nassar.
Shaquem Griffin Age
The American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks, Shaquem Alphonso Griffin, was born on 20 July 1995 in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States. As of 2019, he is 24 years old. His zodiac sign is Cancer.
Shaquem Griffin Height And Weight
He is 1.83 meters tall. He weighs 104 kilograms.
Shaquem Griffin Family
Shaquem Griffin Parents
He is the son of Tangie Griffin, his mother and Terry Griffin, his father.
Shaquem Griffin Brother
He is the brother to Shaquill Griffin.
Shaquem Griffin Body Measurements
- Height: 6 ft(1.83 Meters or 183 cm)
- Weight: 104 kg or 229 Pounds(lbs)
- Shoe Size: 5
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Black
Shaquem Griffin Salary
Griffin signed a 4 year, $3,258,620 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $758,620 signing bonus, $758,620 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $814,655.Shaquem Griffin Net Worth
Shaquem has career earnings of $798K over one season, which ranks them among active NFL players entering 2019. He earned $559K in 2018, which ranked 121st among OLBs and 1674th overall in the NFL
Shaquem Griffin 40 Yard Dash
Shaquem Runs Fastest 40-Yard Dash For LB Since 2003 With 4.38 seconds.
Shaquem Griffin Position
A linebacker is a playing position in American football and Canadian football. Linebackers are members of the defensive team, and line up approximately three to five yards behind the line of scrimmage, behind the defensive linemen, and therefore “back up the line.
Shaquem Griffin Hand
Shaquem was born with amniotic band syndrome affecting his left hand, causing his fingers on his left hand not to fully develop. At age 4, his mother found him in the kitchen, attempting to use a butcher’s knife to amputate his own hand because of the pain. His parents scheduled an amputation the next day. Still, Griffin was able to continue playing sports without his left hand, competing in track, baseball, and football alongside his brother.
Shaquem Griffin Stats
Ht | Wt | 40-yard dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP |
6 ft 0 3⁄8 in | 227 lb | 4.38 s | 1.54 s | 2.58 s | 6.95 s | 35 1⁄2 in | 9 ft 9 in | 20 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine and Pro Day | |||||||||
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Shaquem Griffin Jersey Number
He plays jersey number 49.
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Shaquem Griffin Contract
Shaquem signed a four-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks worth $2,777,620 on May 18, 2018. Griffin received a $317,620 signing bonus. Griffin was the 141st pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaquem Griffin
Who is Shaquem?
Griffin who was born as Shaquem Alphonso Griffin is an American football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL)
How old is Shaquem?
The Seattle Seahawks player, Shaquem, celebrates his birthday on 20th July every year. Griffin is 24 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Shaquem?
The american born linebacker measures a standing height of 1.83 meters tall.
Is Shaquem married?
Shaquem maintains a low profile about his dating life. There is no known history of his relationship. He is busy growing his career. This information will soon be updated.
How much is Shaquem worth?
Shaquem has career earnings of $798K over one season, which ranks them among active NFL players entering 2019. He earned $559K in 2018, which ranked 121st among OLBs and 1674th overall in the NFL
How much does Shaquem make?
Griffin signed a 4 year, $3,258,620 contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a $758,620 signing bonus, $758,620 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $814,655.
Where does Shaquem live?
Griffin maintains a low profile about his personal life and has not revealed where he lives. This information will soon be updated.
Is Shaquem dead or alive?
Shaquem is alive and healthy.
Where is Shaquem now?
Griffin plays as a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks national team.
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