Shaquem Griffin deserves to be drafted, and the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider being the ones who do
The NFL Combine will make-or-break a prospect. Or at least what’s the say. And if it’s true, Shaquem Griffin is getting drafted.
The Pittsburgh Steelers don’t need an outside linebacker. Well, kinda. Bud Dupree and T.J. Watt aren’t going to lose their jobs and with the emergence of Anthony Chickello in 2017, there’s isn’t the strongest need for a backup, either.
They’d love to have an impact player, though. A third round draft pick with major upside and enough drive to earn his place on an NFL roster.
Um, hello, Shaquem Griffin.
A man no believed would play football. Then, no one believed would play big time college football. Then, no one believed he should be invited to the NFL Combine. Now, everyone believes he can change the game forever.
The one-handed linebacker from UCF proved everyone wrong, again. Getting a combine invite the last minute, Griffin wasn’t looked upon as anyone to be excited about the past weekend. Then, he showed up and put on a performance for the record books.
At 227 lbs and with ONE HAND, Griffin put up 20 reps of 225 lbs on the bench press. Then, once all eyes were on him, he signed his name in the record books as the fastest linebacker to run the 40-yard dash (4.38) since 2003.
This man deserves a spot on an NFL roster. Maybe not in the first round, but anything afterwards, he should be on every team’s board.
Pittsburgh is going to use their first pick on defense (most likely). Inside linebacker or safety are top priorities, followed by a tight end. The draft is wide open from there, though.
Come the third round, pick 92, Griffin should be around. The Steelers could have their major needs filled by then, and will simply be looking at the best player available.
That player will be Shaquem Griffin. A speedy outside backer with major coverage skills and the ability to impact any play on the field.
His combine performance was enough to show he can overcome anything. This man is on a mission to change the world of football, and nothing is going to stop him. Teams are now aware, and no one wants to be the roster without Griffin in the next three years.
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He’s the most deserving player in the draft. A guy Pittsburgh needs to place as high as they can on their draft board.