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Shaquem Alphonso Griffin is a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He and his twin brother, Shaquill Griffin (a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks), both played football previously for the University of Central Florida Knights.
In the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, Shaquem was initially not invited, despite being a star in Central Florida and the Peach Bowl Defensive MVP against Auburn (thus cementing the Knights’ undefeated season).
The complaints from fans paid off. Shaquem was later invited and impressed scouts by benching 225 pounds twenty times. Then, he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds, which was the fastest time for a linebacker since 2003.
Based on his impressive performance, the Seattle Seahawks picked him up in the fifth round of the player’s draft. He went on in 2018 to be an invaluable special-teams player.
Unfortunately, in the ensuing preseason he injured his knee in an exhibition game, yet he still managed to retain a spot on the 53-man roster, thanks to his incredible work ethic and determination.
Shaquem and his twin brother work out together, as detailed in a recent Wall Street Journal article, which notes:
“The men worked out 90 minutes…
