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Shaquem Griffin's Motivation to Be the Greatest
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In this meaningful address, Shaquem speaks to audiences about the adversity that has been thrown at him his entire life and how he overcame these challenges to be successful in the NFL. He also shares life lessons in confidence, like believing in yourself when no one else does, how to be confident in all aspects of your life, and the importance of a positive mindset and attitude.
“When I was just 4 years old, I had my hand amputated due to amniotic band syndrome, a condition that prevented my hand from developing normally. I have never used my amputation as a reason to feel sorry for myself or to give up when I was faced with a challenge. I have used the fact that I was born with amniotic band syndrome to work even harder and achieve anything I set my mind to.”
Biography
Shaquem Griffin made history as the NFL’s first-ever one-handed player. Now he inspires others to overcome adversity and persevere.
Shaquem Griffin was born just minutes after his twin, Shaquill. Both boys went on to become remarkable athletes in high school and college at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and both play in the NFL after being drafted by the same team—but Shaquem did it all with just one hand.
At birth, Shaquem experienced a rare condition called amniotic band syndrome and his hand ultimately had to be amputated when he was four years old. His family refused to treat him any differently than his brother, and from the time he could say the words, his motto has been “please don’t tell me what I can’t do.”
Shaquem’s collegiate accomplishments include first-team All-American Athletic Conference linebacker, AAC Defensive Player of the Year, National Champion and Peach Bowl MVP. After a historic performance at the NFL Combine, he was selected as a linebacker by Seattle, playing for the Seahawks from 2018 to 2020. His most memorable on-the-field highlight was sacking current NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers during the playoffs in 2020. He signed with the Miami Dolphins for the 2021 season.
Shaquem’s story is captured in the Emmy award-winning short film NFL 360: I am Shaquem Griffin and in the biography Inseparable: How Family and Sacrifice Forged a Path to the NFL.
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