Friday, Nike and former UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin agreed on an endorsement deal.
The 2016 American Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year racked up 166 total tackles and 18.5 sacks over his last two years at Central Florida.
Never doubt heart. Excited to announce I'm joining the @usnikefootball fam. Let's work! #againstallodds pic.twitter.com/kyW9Dhaw1O
— shaquem griffin (@Shaquemgriffin) April 27, 2018
Griffin, who has only one hand, has seen his stock significantly rising over the course of the pre-draft process. He posted a 4.38 in the 40-yard dash, knocked out 20 repetitions on the bench press and posted a 117-inch board jump.
Matt Miller, Bleacher Report draft expert has projected Griffin to go to the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 93rd overall pick and the 10th ranked linebacker overall .
