Shaquem Griffin just made NFL history!
The 22-year-old linebacker from the University of Central Florida has become the first one-handed player to be drafted into the NFL on Saturday (April 28) at the 2018 NFL Draft at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Shaquem was drafted during the fifth round to the Seattle Seahawks as the team’s newest cornerback – joining his twin brother Shaquill on the team.
“I couldn’t breathe,” Shaquem told ESPN after being drafted. “I didn’t know what to say. I was trying to get the words out, but I couldn’t talk.”
Shaquem was born with a congenital birth defect that affected the ability to use his left hand before having his hand amputated as a child after suffering from extreme pain.
Congrats Shaquem!
