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Shaquill Griffin

Griffin with the Seahawks in 2018
No. 1 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:	Cornerback
Personal information
Born:	(1995-07-20) July 20, 1995 (age 29) 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–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Pro Bowl (2019) Second-team All-AAC (2016)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2024
Total tackles: 396 Sacks: 1.0 Forced fumbles: 1 Pass deflections: 70 Interceptions: 9
Player stats at PFR

Shaquill Griffin (born July 20, 1995) is an American professional football player. He plays as a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League (NFL). Shaquill has a twin brother named Shaquem Griffin, who used to play as a linebacker. 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

Shaquill Griffin was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, on July 20, 1995. He was born just before his twin brother, Shaquem. The brothers grew up playing many sports together. They competed in track, baseball, and football.

Shaquill went to Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. 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

Griffin played for the UCF Knights from 2013 to 2016. He had offers from other teams, but he chose UCF to play with his twin brother, Shaquem. Shaquill played one season more than Shaquem. This was because Shaquem took a redshirt year, meaning he didn't play in his first year to save his eligibility.

As a freshman, Shaquill made six tackles and defended one pass. In his second year, he had 15 tackles and one interception. During his junior year, he made 43 tackles, one interception that he returned for a touchdown, and 11 passes defended. In his senior year, he had 49 tackles, four interceptions (two of which were touchdowns), and 15 passes defended. He also recovered one fumble.

Becoming a Professional Player

Before the NFL Draft, Shaquill showed off his skills at special events. He was invited to the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. He also went to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. At the Combine, he was one of the best performers among cornerbacks. He did very well in the broad jump, vertical jump, and the 40-yard dash.

Experts thought he would be picked in the third or fourth round of the draft. He was ranked as one of the top cornerback prospects.

Playing for the Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks picked Shaquill Griffin in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the 90th player chosen overall. In June 2017, he signed a four-year contract with the Seahawks. He joined a famous defensive group known as the Legion of Boom.

First Season (2017)

Shaquill played his first professional game against the Green Bay Packers. He made ten tackles and defended one pass. He got his first start in October 2017 against the Los Angeles Rams. He had six tackles and one pass defended in that game. The next week, he started again and had three tackles and three passes defended.

In December 2017, Shaquill made his first career sack against Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. Later that month, he got his first career interception against the Arizona Cardinals. He finished his first season with 59 tackles, 15 passes defended, one interception, and one sack. He played in 15 games and started 11 of them.

Reunited with His Brother (2018)

Shaquill Griffin (left) and his brother Shaquem (right) celebrating an interception during a 2020 game.

In 2018, Shaquill's twin brother, Shaquem Griffin, was also drafted by the Seahawks. This meant the brothers could play together again!

In September 2018, Shaquill had two interceptions and three passes defended against the Chicago Bears. For the 2018 season, he had 62 tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes defended. He played and started all 16 games.

Pro Bowl Season (2019)

In 2019, Griffin recorded 65 tackles and 13 passes defended. He played and started 14 games. Because of his great performance, he was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl in January 2020. This is a special game where the best players from the NFL play against each other.

Final Seahawks Season (2020)

In 2020, Shaquill continued to make big plays. He had an interception against the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3. In Week 4, he got another interception against the Miami Dolphins. He made his third interception of the season in Week 15 against the Washington Football Team. This was his highest number of interceptions in a single season. He finished the 2020 season with 63 tackles, three interceptions, and 12 passes defended in 12 games.

Playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars

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

In 2022, Shaquill played in five games before a back injury placed him on injured reserve. He had 29 tackles and four passes defended that season. The Jaguars released him in March 2023.

Time with the Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers

In May 2023, Shaquill signed with the Houston Texans. 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.

Joining the Minnesota Vikings

On March 19, 2024, Shaquill Griffin signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

Shaquill Griffin's NFL Statistics

Regular Season Stats

Playoff Stats

Images for kids

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  Griffin with the Seahawks in 2018

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  Shaquill Griffin (left) and his brother Shaquem (right) celebrating an interception during a 2020 game.

See also

In Spanish: Shaquill Griffin para niños