He overcame losing his left hand at 4 years old to a prenatal condition and turned that into balling out at UCF. Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin is more than an inspirational story. 90 pick . Griffin is a special linebacker. The Seahawks drafted him in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft with the No. Latest on Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Shaquem Griffin was always on EA’s radar. Since Griffin was red-shirted, his twin brother Shaquill Griffin got a year head start on the NFL. Shaquem Griffin and the Seahawks hope that an expanded role, which includes rushing … He’s about to be a starter, at least for the time being. Griffin will likely start Sunday alongside his twin Shaquill Griffin, a cornerback, making it one of the rare times in NFL history twins have played in a game for the same team.