Shaquem Griffin blasts speediest 40 for Combine LB since 2003

INDIANAPOLIS - UCF linebacker Squeamish Griffin ran a 4.38 40-yard dash Sunday at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, the quickest for a linebacker at the join since 2003.

Griffin was conceived with a distorted left hand which was severed when he was 4 years of age. He went ahead to end up the AAC Defensive Player of the Year and ended up one of school football's most motivating stories. His twin sibling, Aquila, was a third-round pick of the Seattle Sea hawks a year ago and delighted in a fruitful newbie season. Aquila Griffin's legitimate 40-yard dash at the 2017 join was likewise 4.38.

On Saturday, Griffin performed 20 reps in seat squeeze testing at 225 pounds, utilizing a prosthetic that he was fitted for as a green bean at UCF.

Scouts venture Griffin as a center unique groups player who could create at either outside linebacker or solid security. He was a disregard surging linebacker his last two seasons at UCF, yet put in his initial two years in the program in the guarded backfield. At the Reese's Senior Bowl, he invested rehearse energy at all three levels of the resistance - protective finishes, linebackers and securities - under the Houston Texans' training staff, and had an extraordinary week.

Griffin topped his school profession as the Defensive MVP of the Peach Bowl, where he made 12 handles, with 3.5 handles for misfortune, including 1.5 sacks, in a prevail upon Auburn to finish a 13-0 season for the Knights.

He is endeavoring to end up the first gave NFL player in the advanced time.