Shaquem Griffin 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Strengths, Weaknesses & Player Comparison

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Channel: Chat Sports · 2018 · Sports

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Check out UCF Knights LB Shaquem Griffin's 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report and player profile, featuring strengths, weaknesses, player comparison and projection for Jackson. Griffin, who has no left hand, is one of the best stories of this year's NFL Draft and blew up the NFL Combine with his performance. But how does he project as an NFL prospect? 

NFL Draft analyst Tom Downey breaks down Shaquem Griffin in this scouting report and player profile. The details of Griffin's scouting report, featuring strengths, weaknesses, player comparison and projections are detailed below. 

Strengths: 
- Excellent short-area quickness  
- Impressive edge rusher  
- Posted a 4.38 40-yard dash
- On-field leader  
- Relentless speed  
- Will thrive on special teams

Weaknesses: 
- Only one hand  
- Struggles at times to set the edge  
- Only wins with speed
- Not a huge hitter  
- Not a big build  
- Struggles to shed blockers

Player Comparison: Deion Jones (Griffin lacks an ideal comp)

NFL Draft Grade: 2nd/3rd Round

Projected Round: 3rd-5th Round

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