Shaquem Griffin’s accelerated preparation to start his first NFL game in the Seahawks’ opener is going like everything else for the wondrous rookie this summer.

Remarkably well.

The fifth-round draft choice started Thursday night’s preseason finale at weakside linebacker three days after Pro Bowl veteran K.J. Wright had arthroscopic knee surgery. Griffin, the first one-handed player drafted into the modern NFL, had a game-high three solo tackles and four total in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders at CenturyLink Field.

Wright, watching in street clothes, posted his love for Griffin’s play on his Twitter account during the game:

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