History of Shaquill Griffin in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 26, 2025

Shaquill Griffin is a professional American football cornerback currently playing for the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL. He was drafted by the Seahawks in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. Notably, he is the twin brother of Shaquem Griffin, who formerly played as a linebacker. Both brothers were teammates during their college football careers at the University of Central Florida (UCF), playing for the UCF Knights.

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July 20, 1995: Shaquill Griffin's Birth

On July 20, 1995, Shaquill Griffin was born. He is an American professional football cornerback.

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January 24, 2017: Appearance in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

On January 24, 2017, Shaquill Griffin participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl for the American team, recording three combined tackles in a 27–7 loss to the National team.

March 22, 2017: Attended Central Florida's Pro Day

On March 22, 2017, Shaquill Griffin attended Central Florida's pro day, opting to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills for team representatives and scouts from 20 NFL teams and three CFL teams.

June 15, 2017: Signed with the Seattle Seahawks

On June 15, 2017, Shaquill Griffin signed a four-year, $3.25 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, including a signing bonus of $758,620.

October 8, 2017: First Career Start

On October 8, 2017, Shaquill Griffin made his first career start for the Seahawks against the Los Angeles Rams, finishing with six solo tackles and one pass deflection in the Seahawks' 16–10 win.

November 20, 2017: Concussion Injury

On November 20, 2017, Shaquill Griffin sustained a concussion during the Seahawks' game against the Atlanta Falcons, leading to him leaving the game in the first quarter.

2017: Drafted by the Seattle Seahawks

In 2017, Shaquill Griffin was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL.

December 31, 2017: First Career Interception

On December 31, 2017, Shaquill Griffin recorded his first career interception during the Seahawks' game against the Arizona Cardinals. The interception came in the third quarter off a pass by Drew Stanton.

April 28, 2018: Reunited with his twin brother

On April 28, 2018, Shaquill Griffin was reunited with his twin brother Shaquem Griffin, as Shaquem was drafted by the Seahawks in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.

September 17, 2018: Two Interceptions Against Chicago Bears

On September 17, 2018, Shaquill Griffin recorded two interceptions and three pass deflections against Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky.

2018: Griffin's 2018 Season

In the 2018 season, Griffin had 62 total tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes defended in 16 games and starts.

2019: Griffin's 2019 Season

In the 2019 season, Griffin recorded 65 total tackles and 13 passes defended, starting in 14 games.

January 17, 2020: Named to the Pro Bowl

On January 17, 2020, Shaquill Griffin was named to the Pro Bowl as an alternate.

2020: Griffin's 2020 Season

In the 2020 season, Shaquill Griffin had 63 total tackles, three interceptions, and 12 passes defended in 12 games and starts.

March 17, 2021: Signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Shaquill Griffin signed a three-year, $44.5 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

October 26, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On October 26, 2022, Shaquill Griffin was placed on injured reserve by the Jaguars after suffering a back injury in Week 6.

March 8, 2023: Released by the Jaguars

On March 8, 2023, Shaquill Griffin was released by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

May 13, 2023: Signed with the Houston Texans

On May 13, 2023, Shaquill Griffin signed with the Houston Texans.

November 29, 2023: Released by the Houston Texans

On November 29, 2023, Shaquill Griffin was released by the Houston Texans after 10 games and six starts.

November 30, 2023: Claimed by the Carolina Panthers

On November 30, 2023, Shaquill Griffin was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.

March 19, 2024: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings

On March 19, 2024, Shaquill Griffin signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

June 25, 2025: Signed with the Seattle Seahawks

On June 25, 2025, Shaquill Griffin signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, the team who originally drafted him back in the 2017 NFL draft.