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Shaquem Griffin's stage visit sets off wild ovation at AT&T Stadium during Draft | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

It was an unprecedented move that inspired all who attended the final day of the NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin, who has one hand, received a thunderous, standing ovation when he was drafted in the fifth round by the Seattle Seahawks. Griffin lost his left hand due to a rate prenatal condition.

At the time, Griffin wasn't at the stadium, but he had been around town all week after being invited to participate in pre-draft festivities.

Later in the fifth round, moderator Shannon Hanson announced that Griffin was still in town and would be coming to the stadium.