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Shaquill Griffin

Griffin with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
No. 24 – Seattle Seahawks
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1995-07-20) July 20, 1995 (age 30) St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Florida)
College:	UCF (2013–2016)
NFL Draft:	2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2017–2020) Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–2022) Houston Texans (2023) Carolina Panthers (2023) Minnesota Vikings (2024) Seattle Seahawks (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2019) Second-team All-AAC (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles: 407 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Pass deflections: 70 Interceptions: 9
Player stats at PFR

Shaquill Griffin, born on July 20, 1995, is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League (NFL). Shaquill has a twin brother, Shaquem Griffin, who was also a football player. Both brothers played college football for the UCF Knights. The Seattle Seahawks chose Shaquill in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Shaquill's Early Life and High School Football

Shaquill Griffin was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 20, 1995. His twin brother, Shaquem, was born less than two minutes later. The brothers grew up playing many sports together. They competed in track, baseball, and football.

Shaquill went to Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg. He played high school football there for the Spartans team. After high school, he decided to attend the University of Central Florida (UCF).

College Football Career at UCF

Shaquill played for the University of Central Florida (UCF) Knights from 2013 to 2016. He chose UCF so he could play with his twin brother, Shaquem. Shaquill even turned down offers from other teams, including his dream team, the Miami Hurricanes.

Shaquill played one season more than Shaquem at UCF. This was because Shaquem took a "redshirt" year. A redshirt year means a player practices with the team but does not play in games.

Shaquill's College Stats

As a freshman, Shaquill made six tackles and defended one pass. He played in four games. In his second year, he had 15 tackles and one interception in six games. During his junior year, he recorded 43 tackles. He also had one interception that he returned for a touchdown against Temple. He defended 11 passes in 11 games. In his senior year, he made 49 tackles. He also had four interceptions, one of which was a touchdown against Tulane. He defended 15 passes and recovered one fumble.

Shaquill's Professional NFL Career

Before the NFL draft, Shaquill was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine. This is where college players show off their skills to NFL teams. Shaquill did very well. He was one of the top performers among all the defensive backs. Experts thought he would be picked in the third or fourth round of the draft.

First Time with the Seattle Seahawks (2017–2020)

The Seattle Seahawks chose Shaquill Griffin in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the 90th player picked overall. He signed a four-year contract with the team. Shaquill joined the Seahawks' strong defense, which was known as the "Legion of Boom."

In his first game, Shaquill made ten tackles. He played most of the game after another player was ejected. He earned his first start in Week 5. He continued to play well and became a regular starter. In Week 16, he made his first career sack. In the last game of the 2017 season, he got his first career interception. He finished his rookie year with 59 tackles, 15 passes defended, one interception, and one sack.

Reunited with His Twin Brother

Shaquill Griffin (left) and his brother (right) celebrating an interception with D. J. Reed during a 2020 game at FedExField

In 2018, Shaquill was reunited with his twin brother, Shaquem Griffin. The Seahawks drafted Shaquem in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL draft. It was special for them to play on the same professional team.

In 2018, Shaquill had two interceptions against the Chicago Bears. He finished the season with 62 tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes defended. He started all 16 games.

In 2019, Shaquill continued to play well. He had 65 tackles and defended 13 passes. He was chosen as an alternate for the Pro Bowl. This is a special game where the best players from each conference play against each other.

In 2020, Shaquill had three interceptions. One was against the Dallas Cowboys and another against the Miami Dolphins. His third interception of the season came against the Washington Football Team. This set a new personal record for him in a single season. He finished 2020 with 63 tackles, three interceptions, and 12 passes defended.

Playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars (2021–2022)

On March 17, 2021, Shaquill signed a three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his first season with the Jaguars, he had 49 tackles, seven passes defended, and one forced fumble. He started all 14 games he played.

In 2022, Shaquill played in five games before getting a back injury. He was placed on injured reserve, which meant he could not play for the rest of the season. He had 29 tackles and four passes defended that year. The Jaguars released him in March 2023.

Time with Other Teams (2023–2024)

After leaving the Jaguars, Shaquill signed with the Houston Texans in May 2023. He played 10 games for them before being released in November 2023. The very next day, the Carolina Panthers claimed him. He played three games for the Panthers.

In March 2024, Shaquill signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He played the entire 2024 season with them.

Second Time with the Seattle Seahawks (2025–Present)

On June 25, 2025, Shaquill Griffin signed a one-year contract to return to the Seattle Seahawks. This was the team that first drafted him in 2017.

Shaquill's NFL Career Statistics

Regular season

Postseason

See also

In Spanish: Shaquill Griffin para niños