Shaquille Griffin's twin brother, Shaquem Griffin
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He will get drafted and will play pro ball, what a wonderful story of perseverence and determination.
It is impossible not to root for this young man.
He’d certainly look good in college blue and action green.
It is impossible not to root for this young man.
He’d certainly look good in college blue and action green.
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Given our needs, I don't see him lasting until we get around to picking a LB. Maybe we'll grab him and add him to the Legion?
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He's getting drafted on day two, so the only way Seattle's getting him is if they trade out of the first round or trade Earl and/or Bennett for picks.
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This kid is the next Kam.
I said that earlier, we get him and we have someone that can fill in for Kam when needed and can rush the passer if we need that.
He is perfect as a hybrid LB/SS that can rush the passer but also does a great job of tracking the RB or TE - even in space.
He has tremendously strong hands too. Sure, the lack of one might lead to a few horsecollar penalties when he is running someone down from behind, but I notice even on those he grabs, gets closer and re-established his grip in another area so there is no penalty.
And damn can he hit. Watch the Auburn game, he has a nose for the ball and for the QB. He gets under and around the blockers quickly. But I think he can patrol the middle almost as effectively as anyone else we could find.
I think he overdid it on the 4.38 and that is why he struggled a bit with the DB drills (note his 4.6ish time on the 2nd go round but I think you have comfortably expect consistent 4.45-4.5 speed from him which is SS material) as he was cramping.
Sure he doesn't have a hand but he takes great angles. And on film, he can cover and catch. He is just as fast on film as in the combine. And for a guy to run in at 222 with 4.45-4.5 speed that hits like that? He can be another Hammer in the secondary and fill in as that hybrid cover LB we need.
That said, read his letter to the GMs. If you don't think that attitude will not spill over to other players - you are crazy. Get this kid in crowd of people and watch...I would buy whatever he had to sell.
Everyone loves him as a feel good story, but he would be such an amazing fit on this team especially with the synergy that playing with his brother would bring....it might be worth it to pick him up in a round earlier than he is projected. The downside is less with him.
I said that earlier, we get him and we have someone that can fill in for Kam when needed and can rush the passer if we need that.
He is perfect as a hybrid LB/SS that can rush the passer but also does a great job of tracking the RB or TE - even in space.
He has tremendously strong hands too. Sure, the lack of one might lead to a few horsecollar penalties when he is running someone down from behind, but I notice even on those he grabs, gets closer and re-established his grip in another area so there is no penalty.
And damn can he hit. Watch the Auburn game, he has a nose for the ball and for the QB. He gets under and around the blockers quickly. But I think he can patrol the middle almost as effectively as anyone else we could find.
I think he overdid it on the 4.38 and that is why he struggled a bit with the DB drills (note his 4.6ish time on the 2nd go round but I think you have comfortably expect consistent 4.45-4.5 speed from him which is SS material) as he was cramping.
Sure he doesn't have a hand but he takes great angles. And on film, he can cover and catch. He is just as fast on film as in the combine. And for a guy to run in at 222 with 4.45-4.5 speed that hits like that? He can be another Hammer in the secondary and fill in as that hybrid cover LB we need.
That said, read his letter to the GMs. If you don't think that attitude will not spill over to other players - you are crazy. Get this kid in crowd of people and watch...I would buy whatever he had to sell.
Everyone loves him as a feel good story, but he would be such an amazing fit on this team especially with the synergy that playing with his brother would bring....it might be worth it to pick him up in a round earlier than he is projected. The downside is less with him.
Seahawks have a 4th, three 5th's and three or four 7th rounders. They have the ammo to move into round 3 I think.SeatownJay":1dgyj1n7 said:
Damn, some people think he's going round 2 now. Maybe he'll be the Hawks trade down target from #18.
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I think John was going both yes and oh shit, they certainly had him on their radar and now there are 31 other teams that do also. He is a perfect Kam replacement, a few of us seen that months ago and he continues to not only erase questions but solidify that analysis.
He is going to be a 2nd rounder if he keeps this up, or early third, one handed or not he has proven he can play with it, if nothing else a prosthesis to help him wrap of hard rubber or something. He will be able to afford it now.
If other teams see Kam in him or a Troy Polamalu type.
He is going to be a 2nd rounder if he keeps this up, or early third, one handed or not he has proven he can play with it, if nothing else a prosthesis to help him wrap of hard rubber or something. He will be able to afford it now.
If other teams see Kam in him or a Troy Polamalu type.
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Does the not push him into round 1?
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So did he do the LB drills and the DB drills same day? Or skip the LB drills?
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Heck with it grab him with our first not like we are going to actually pick an Oline anyway and with that speed and size he can be the big Nickle pete has wanted.
In a normal year where the hawks 10+ draft picks I would say that the hawks would use a pick on Shaquem no doubt, but so few picks as it stands right now do we have that luxury? With running a 4.38 at the combine, and being small for a LB. with 3 picks in the 5th do PC/JS pull the trigger to Shaquill's twin to take over at SS?
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He'll be gone before the third round. If you want him you trade down and grab him round two. I wouldn't even be opposed to the tail end of round one as well.
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Great measurables, great tape, great work ethic. What's not to like? Instead of getting cute and wasting the pick on some project or headcase, I'd honestly just draft him at 18 or with our second rounder after the inevitable trade down.
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Exactly he is the perfect replacement for Kam. The Shaq's attack would make a Def backfield the whole league would fear, with a healthy ET & hopefully Sherm is back to form to open the season. plus his left being gone it is like a club with some pro coaching imagine all the forced fumble possibilities. I really like the Idea of us grabbing him with our first pick after we trade down of course, he is a special talent, but this team needs to recoup some draft picks with all our holes.
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I’m thinking he’s going to be at least a 2nd rounder.
Him going to the combine and dominating hurt the Hawks chances of stealing the guy with a late round pick.
Gotta give the kid a ton of credit, he busted his ass, and all of that hard work is going to pay off shortly, I hope it’s here.
Him going to the combine and dominating hurt the Hawks chances of stealing the guy with a late round pick.
Gotta give the kid a ton of credit, he busted his ass, and all of that hard work is going to pay off shortly, I hope it’s here.
I don't see him going in the top 2 rounds - GMs are staking everything on it if he does.
If RW didn't get drafted until 3rd round despite being one of the best players in college simply because he was "too short", I can't see Griffin going before the 3rd either. I suspect he'll probably go in the 4th
If RW didn't get drafted until 3rd round despite being one of the best players in college simply because he was "too short", I can't see Griffin going before the 3rd either. I suspect he'll probably go in the 4th
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