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Shaquem Griffin invited to combine after initial snub- The one hand guy from UCF
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:35 pm
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:35 pm
This guy might be a steal. He has a motor on him!
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Shaquem Griffin is heading to the scouting combing after all.
The star linebacker from the University of Central Florida has received an invitation to the combine, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. It's a significant development as Griffin attempts to become the first player with one hand to be drafted during the league's modern era, according to the NFL.
The news of his combine invitation comes after Griffin stood out at the Senior Bowl, where he was named practice player of the week.
"Thank you all for all ya'll support. The entire nation's behind me and I couldn't do it without you. I'm going to let you know: something special's coming soon and you're going to see it," Griffin said in a video he tweeted. "They invited the right one to the NFL combine. I'm going to show you. I've got a lot to prove. Against all odds."
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Griffin's left hand was amputated at age 4 because of a congenital condition called amniotic band syndrome. Despite that, he was a two-year starter at UCF and a first-team All American Athletic Conference selection both seasons. He was the AAC's defensive player of the year in 2016 and was named the defensive MVP of the Peach Bowl, which completed UCF's 13-0 2017 season.
That he was not included on the initial list of combine invitees came as a surprise to many, including his twin brother Shaquill Griffin, a cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks.
"I feel like any other player who has the accolades that he has and everything that he's accomplished, he'd be the first person to have a combine invite," Shaquill told ESPN last week. "And you're going to tell me the reason why is because of his situation? That's not fair. I'm not sure what else he has to prove at that point. That's the reason why I stood up [for him], not just because he's my twin brother. He proved everybody wrong, he did everything he's done, he has all the accolades, he's a baller. I don't see why he shouldn't have a combine invite."
This post was edited on 1/30/18 at 1:36 pm
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Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:45 pm to TechDawg2007
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aquem Griffin invited to combine after initial stub- The one hand guy from UCF
Fixed the headline
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:46 pm to Soup Sammich
What would we think about him as a Day 3 pick?
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:51 pm to MegaTiger3
At least he would have a legit excuse for dropping interceptions. Sign him up!
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:55 pm to Soup Sammich
This guy would make an amazing story.
quote:Damn, I wanted to make that joke.
aquem Griffin invited to combine after initial stub- The one hand guy from UCF
Posted on 1/30/18 at 1:56 pm to Hoodoo Man
Is he a steal or did he steal and that's how he lost his hand?
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Sorry, I had to seeing the other replies. I'll be chartering this bus to hell.
ETA: Lord, forgive me.
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Sorry, I had to seeing the other replies. I'll be chartering this bus to hell.
ETA: Lord, forgive me.
This post was edited on 1/30/18 at 2:00 pm
Posted on 1/30/18 at 2:06 pm to DoubleDown
Posted on 1/30/18 at 2:12 pm to DoubleDown
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DoubleDown
You just moved one circle lower in hell
Posted on 1/30/18 at 2:25 pm to TechDawg2007
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Despite that, he was a two-year starter at UCF and a first-team All American Athletic Conference selection both seasons. He was the AAC's defensive player of the year in 2016 and was named the defensive MVP of the Peach Bowl,
You gotta hand it to the guy, thats pretty darn impressive. I'd be upset about this too. These guys are hand picked because of their college accomplishments and he had just as many awards as anybody else going to the combine. I cant put my finger on why they would initally leave him out, as even with his amputation he seems like a stud. Its awesome his brother from the Seahwaks vouched for him though, I'd bet Pete Carrol had a hand in his being invited to the draft.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 2:27 pm to htran90
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You just moved one circle lower in hell
I know. That was wrong of me but still kinda funny.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 2:53 pm to Soup Sammich
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aquem Griffin invited to combine after initial stub- The one hand guy from UCF
Fixed the headline
Yikes...
Posted on 1/30/18 at 3:33 pm to TechDawg2007
Gotta hand it to him, he's had an incredible journey.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 3:47 pm to TechDawg2007
looks like the gained the upper hand on the Combine... i think he'll hand in a hell of a Combine and boost his draft position... he'll have his hands full at the Combine, but on the other hand, he better not bite the hand that feeds him, as it could go the opposite way... he's a hard worker, not looking for hand outs... but you have to hand it to him, he's hands down one of the best LBs in this draft...
i know this is a heavy handed entry, and it's a little out of hand, but so the frick what...
i know this is a heavy handed entry, and it's a little out of hand, but so the frick what...
This post was edited on 1/30/18 at 3:48 pm
Posted on 1/30/18 at 4:43 pm to DoubleDown
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I know. That was wrong of me but still kinda funny.
Meh. It wasn't that messed up, but it also wasn't that funny.
Posted on 1/30/18 at 8:11 pm to DoubleDown
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Is he a steal or did he steal and that's how he lost his hand? ... .. . Sorry, I had to seeing the other replies. I'll be chartering this bus to hell.
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Alabama Fan
Makes sense
Posted on 1/30/18 at 10:10 pm to TechDawg2007
He's a great player. He definitely deserves a hand.
Posted on 1/31/18 at 12:00 pm to Ash Williams
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You gotta hand it to the guy, thats pretty darn impressive. I'd be upset about this too. These guys are hand picked because of their college accomplishments and he had just as many awards as anybody else going to the combine. I cant put my finger on why they would initally leave him out, as even with his amputation he seems like a stud. Its awesome his brother from the Seahwaks vouched for him though, I'd bet Pete Carrol had a hand in his being invited to the draft.
i see what you did there...
Posted on 1/31/18 at 2:22 pm to Laman1978
I should not be laughing but I knew they were coming sooner or later
Good for him, he should have gotten that invite period, hands down! Sorry I couldn't help it
Good for him, he should have gotten that invite period, hands down! Sorry I couldn't help it
Posted on 1/31/18 at 4:36 pm to Nissanmaxima
In all seriousness, I'm a big fan of his! I'm sure he'll have the last laugh.
How can you not like him? On one hand, he's a winner! On the other... Nevermind.
How can you not like him? On one hand, he's a winner! On the other... Nevermind.
Posted on 2/1/18 at 10:42 am to htran90
He is projected as pass rush specialist and special teams starter at worst. HIs twin brother was 3rd or 4th round pic and is starter now at dB. The Seahawks want him too. Which should tell you all you want to know.
Projected 4-5 round pic. I am betting late 3rd round. Kid is like honey badger, he can play. I meet him and he is as good a kid as you will ever see. No one will out Work him but he can play hand or not
Projected 4-5 round pic. I am betting late 3rd round. Kid is like honey badger, he can play. I meet him and he is as good a kid as you will ever see. No one will out Work him but he can play hand or not
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