A fifth-round pick in the 2018 draft, Shaquem had the opportunity to play alongside his twin brother, Shaquill, in Seattle. [34], On November 20, 2017, Griffin recorded one solo tackle before leaving the Seahawks' 34–31 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in the first quarter after suffering a concussion. Follow us on Twitter @sportscasting19. Add his talent and football IQ to the equation, and Shaquem Griffin not being one of the best 53-men on Seattle’s roster is a definitive head-scratcher for me. 2:25; See All. [4][5] Shaquill and Shaquem competed together in track, baseball, and football. © Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Seattle moved to 3-0 with the victory and plays at Miami (1-2) in Week 4. Griffin had 16 tackles and three quarterback hits in two seasons. What is Amniotic Band Syndrome (ABS)? Hacked – Protection against online Abuse and Cybercrime. [23], The Seattle Seahawks selected Griffin in the third round (90th overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Griffin had the hand amputated when he was 4 years old, though that didn’t stop him from pursuing a football career. [44] Seahawks @ Cardinals State Farm Stadium - Sun 10/25 Tickets as low as $62. We cover financial markets, business, politics, showbiz, sports, and gaming. Griffin also added a tackle for loss in the playoffs last year. Metcalf’s Path to the NFL Began at Age 5, Russell Wilson Just Cemented Himself Alone In NFL History. For me and many other NFL fans, I’d love for another franchise to pull the trigger and sign this diamond in the rough within the next week. Seattle needs the Griffin brothers — Shaquill and Shaquem both — to make a sizable difference against the Miami Dolphins. Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin speaks to the media following the Seahawks 31-23 win against Miami. As middle-of-the-field spy on QB Dak Prescott 2 yards behind the LOS. Until Shaquem Griffin finds himself back on an NFL roster, I can’t help from feeling utter sorrow by Seattle’s decision. Griffin played the majority of the game after Jeremy Lane was ejected in the first quarter after allegedly throwing a punch at Packers wide receiver Davante Adams. Griffin’s return left a strong impression on Carroll, who hinted the young linebacker is about to take a bigger role for the Seattle Seahawks. He was waived by the Seattle Seahawks, and unfortunately, won’t be part of the Seattle’s 53-man roster to jump-start their 2020 NFL regular-season on Sunday, September 13. He did a nice job rushing the passer and his other (opportunities) that he had, so I’m looking forward to him to continue to contribute.”. RELATED: The Seahawks Just Dodged a Huge Injury Bullet. [2], Shaquill Griffin was born to Tangie and Terry Griffin[3] on July 20, 1995, less than two minutes before Shaquem. Shaquem Griffin was born with amniotic band syndrome (ABS), which led to the amputation of his left hand when he was 4. Carroll didn’t hide the fact that Seattle will play Griffin in Week 4. The Seattle Seahawks linebacker tweaked his diet and boosted his off-season routine with the help of his twin brother and teammate, Shaquill Griffin. [3], Griffin attended Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. [35] He remained in concussion protocol and was inactive for the Seahawks' 24–13 victory at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12. Deserves edge-rush chances, RELATED: Russell Wilson Just Cemented Himself Alone In NFL History. By loading the tweet, you agree to Twitter’s privacy policy.Learn more. Throughout the draft process, Griffin had private workouts and visits with multiple teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles. Chief Editor: Samburaj Das – [email protected]. Like Sportscasting on Facebook. John Harbaugh Is Picking a Fight He Can’t Win With the NFL, ‘Fire Adam Gase’ Protest Was the Most Jets Thing Ever, You’ll Never Guess What Marshawn Lynch Might Be Doing Next, Five Times Mohamed Salah Proved He Is the Kindest Footballer Around, Mesut Ozil’s Charm Campaign Won’t Resurrect Arsenal His Career, Doc Rivers Won’t Save the 76ers – They Need to Trade Ben Simmons, The Premier League’s Biggest Winners & Losers in the Transfer Window. [17][18], On October 4, 2017, it was announced that Griffin had accepted his invitation to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. © 2020 Copyright: Hawkfish AS. On March 22, 2017, Griffin attended Central Florida's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills for team representatives and scouts from 20 NFL teams and three CFL teams. Griffin, who was signed to the practice squad after being waived, will again get to work alongside twin brother Shaquill, a cornerback for the Seahawks. [36] On December 31, 2017, Griffin recorded six solo tackles, deflected two passes, and made his first career interception during their 26–24 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.