Back to the Top News Newsfeed

Shaquem Griffin Not Picked in Round 1 of 2018 NFL Draft; Possible Landing Spots

Central Florida linebacker Shaquem Griffin was one of the best storylines in college football in recent years as a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball even though he is missing his left hand.

Despite his impressive collegiate career, he was not drafted in Thursday's first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

That means a team will have the opportunity to add a productive linebacker to their defense in the later rounds. Griffin won the 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year behind 92 total tackles, 11.5 sacks, two fumble recoveries and an interception.