Shaquem Griffin’s popularity among NFL and Seahawks fans, so evident in the emotion created from his drafting by the Seahawks in April, recently received even more validation.
In a recent list of the top 50 NFL players in terms of sales of official league merchandise from March 1-May 31 Griffin was ranked 43rd, behind only one other Seahawk — quarterback Russell Wilson.
He was one of just four rookies on the list, the others being high-first round picks Baker Mayfield, Saquon Barkley and Sam Darnold.
But if he’s the rare fifth-round pick whose jersey is available for purchase by fans as they walk to the field to watch training camp at the VMAC, Griffin says he isn’t taking for granted that his role on the Seahawks’ roster is secure.