Shaquill Griffin, born on July 20, 1995, in St. Petersburg, Florida, stands as a testament to determination and athletic prowess in the world of professional football.
As a cornerback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks in the National Football League, Griffin has carved out a notable career marked by speed, agility, and an unyielding defensive presence.
He possesses the physical tools that have made him a reliable shutdown defender against some of the league’s elite wide receivers.
Raised by parents Terry and Tangie Griffin, Shaquill grew up in a household that emphasized tough love and equal treatment, fostering a mindset of perseverance from an early age.
Siblings
Shaquill is the identical twin brother of Shaquem Griffin, born just one minute after Shaquill, making Shaquill the elder by mere moments.
From childhood, the brothers competed and collaborated in sports like track, baseball, and football, refusing to let any obstacle separate them.
Shaquem, who was born with amniotic band syndrome leading to the amputation of his left hand at age four, faced unique challenges, yet Shaquill insisted on their inseparability, even turning down recruitment offers from powerhouse programs like the Miami Hurricanes to attend the University of Central Florida together.
This loyalty extended into the NFL, where the Seahawks drafted Shaquem in 2018, reuniting the twins on the same roster for a magical period.
Career
Griffin’s football journey began in the sun-soaked fields of St. Petersburg, where he starred at Lakewood High School as a three-sport standout, earning accolades for his exploits on the gridiron and track.
Highly recruited, he chose UCF to stay close to Shaquem, playing from 2013 to 2016 and evolving into a lockdown corner with 125 tackles, 36 passes defended, and seven interceptions over 46 games.
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His senior year was a breakout, featuring four picks and 15 pass breakups, which propelled him into the 2017 NFL Draft.
Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (90th overall), Griffin signed a four-year deal and wasted no time proving his worth.
In his rookie season, he started 11 of 15 games, notching 59 tackles, 15 passes defensed, one interception, and a sack, including a debut with 10 tackles.
The 2018 reunion with Shaquem added emotional depth, as the brothers contributed to a playoff push.
Griffin’s tenure in Seattle peaked in 2019 with 14 starts, 65 tackles, and 13 passes defensed, solidifying his role in the Legion of Boom era.
After leaving Seattle in 2021, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars, starting 19 games over two seasons before a back injury sidelined him in 2022.
Bouncing back, he split 2023 between the Houston Texans (six starts, 33 tackles) and Carolina Panthers, then joined the Minnesota Vikings for a full 2024 campaign, appearing in all 17 games with key interceptions, including a game-sealer against the Cardinals.
In 2025, Griffin returned to his roots, signing a one-year, up-to-$4 million deal with the Seahawks in July, where he navigated practice squad elevations and active roster moves.
Accolades
In high school, Shaquill was named to the 2012 Class 5A All-State First Team and the Tampa Bay Times All-Suncoast First Team, while also receiving the United States Achievement Academy Student of Excellence Award for his academic and athletic balance.
At UCF, his senior season earned him All-American Athletic Conference Second Team honors, recognizing his team-leading four interceptions and 15 pass breakups.
Transitioning to the pros, Griffin’s standout 2019 performance, marked by 65 tackles and 13 passes defensed in 14 starts, culminated in his first Pro Bowl selection as an injury replacement, a nod to his emergence as one of the NFL’s top cornerbacks.
Over his career, spanning 89 regular-season games with 79 starts across multiple teams, Griffin has recorded over 300 tackles, numerous passes defensed, and critical interceptions that have swung games.
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