Shachem Griffin, the first NFL player in the modern era to be drafted with one hand, announced his retirement Chris Boyle. Today we will discuss about Shaquem Griffin: Net worth| Contract| Salary| Draft
Shaquem Griffin: Net worth| Contract| Salary| Draft
Shechem Alfonso Griffin (born July 20, 1995) is a former American football linebacker. He is the twin brother of Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Shaquille Griffin, and both brothers played college football at UCF. When Griffin was 4 years old, his left hand was amputated; Griffin later received widespread media coverage as a potential 2018 NFL Draft pick. He was selected as the fifth round pick (141st overall) by the Seahawks on April 28, 2018, he was reunited with Shakeel.
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| Position: | Linebacker |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 20, 1995 St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Lakewood (St. Petersburg, Florida) |
| College: | UCF (2013–2017) |
| NFL Draft: | 2018 / Round: 5 / Pick: 141 |
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Net worth
After spending three seasons in the league, Griffin earned a little money along the way. According to allfamousbirthday.com, the 27-year-old had a net worth of $1.5 million last year, which is nothing to sneeze at. According to thetecheducation.com, his net worth is now between $3 million to $5 million.
Similar to most NFL players, the linebacker has had his fair share of support. According to Businessinsidercom, he signed a deal with Nike and has other potential deals with Eleven James, Bose and JCPenney.
Contract
He signed a four-year $2,777,620 contract with the Seahawks. Griffin turned the Seahawks’ roster on and off during his first three years in the NFL. Seattle refused to tender him as a restricted free agent for 2021 and he signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins.
Salary
$24.5M signing guarantee (signing bonus 2021 pay 2022 salary)
Fully Guaranteed $4.5 Million of 2023 Salaries on Third League Day of 2023 (Now Injury Guaranteed)
2023 Roster Bonus: $1M (Third League Day of 2023)
Active Bonus per game: $29,411 ($500,000, 14 LTBE in 2022)
Annual INT/Pro Bowl Incentive: $1.5M.
Draft
He later rejoined the ‘Fins on the practice squad…’ and was pardoned in October.
Meanwhile, Shakeel signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2021… and while Shakeel has received interest from several teams, he says he didn’t want to continue playing if he wasn’t with his brother.
“Football had already given me a lot, and the only thing I really wanted from the game was to play with my brother again,” Griffin told the Players Tribune.
Shachem Griffin and Shaquille Griffin
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“I know a lot of people can’t understand that point of view. There’s a lot of people out there working hard, just hoping for an opportunity, any opportunity, and here I am, limiting them. I believe Do it, I got it.”
Shachem says he met Roger Goodell, who offered him a position with the NFL Legends Community… which would give him the opportunity to mentor young players.
Griffin – whose left arm was amputated at age 4 after not being fully developed – says he will continue to share his story and inspire people for years to come.
