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One-handed LB Shaquem Griffin drafted by Seahawks, reunited with twin brother Shaquill

Shaquem Griffin will be playing with his twin brother Shaquill in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks selected Griffin in the fifth round of the NFL draft Saturday with the 141st overall pick.

Griffin had his left hand amputated at age 4 because of amniotic band syndrome, a congenital condition. He was a late addition to the list of combine invitees, getting his formal invitation on Jan. 30.

Griffin ran a time of 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine, the fastest time for a linebacker in more than a decade.