Seahawks add Shaquill Griffin to 'Legion of Boom'

The Seattle Seahawks have selected cornerback Shaquill Griffin out of UCF in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

The standout defensive back joins stars like Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor in the renowned "Legion of Boom" secondary that's wreaked havoc on opposing receivers in recent years.

Griffin was one of the best players in the American Athletic Conference last season, finishing with 49 tackles and four interceptions for a much improved Knights defense.

Shaquill Griffin Bio

Position: CB
School: UCF
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 194 lbs

Strengths

• Showed outstanding straight-line speed at the combine with a 4.38 40-yard dash.
• Displays good ball skills and is disruptive when the ball is in the air.
• Held opponents to 32.9 percent completion rate throughout collegiate career. (NFL.com)
• Shows a willingness to tackle in the open field.

Weaknesses

• Plays way too deep off the line of scrimmage and allows receivers to gain ground on short-to-intermediate routes.
• Gets caught staring down the quarterback far too often, allowing receivers to gain separation.
• Often overruns the play due to his aggressive approach.
• Struggles against larger wide receivers and may be suited to the slot exclusively.

Combine Results