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2017 NFL Draft Grades: Seattle Seahawks Day 2 Picks

By Jimmy Long

Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Malik McDowell (4) gestures to the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Michigan Wolverines at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 31, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tshumbi Johnson (17) makes a catch against UCF Knights defensive back Shaquill Griffin (10) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats won 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 31, 2015; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bearcats wide receiver Tshumbi Johnson (17) makes a catch against UCF Knights defensive back Shaquill Griffin (10) in the second half at Nippert Stadium. The Bearcats won 52-7. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Pick No. 90: Shaquill Griffin, CB – UCF

The Seattle Seahawks added another defender with their second selection in the third round. Shaquill Griffin was a combine warrior. Taking a quick glance at his numbers, it’s obvious why the Seahawks like him.

Griffin posted a 4.38-second 40-yard dash, with a 38.5-inch vertical to match. Add that to the fact that he stands at a solid 6-0, and you have the makings of the type of corner that the Seattle brass love.

UCF. SHAQUILL GRIFFIN. B. . CB

Griffin’s biggest shortcoming is play recognition. The following snippet comes from Lance Zierlein of NFL.com:

"His instincts and anticipation are just average. Can be slow with pattern recognition on combo routes. Has issues maintaining his coverage distance from man-off."

Griffin pushed his way into the spotlight with a very strong senior year at Central Florida. He grabbed four interceptions, returning one of them for a touchdown. He also managed around 50 tackles in each of his final two seasons.

Overall, Griffin is the big, physical corner that Seattle loves to trot onto the field. He might not make an instant impact, but he should be a solid corner for years to come. Seattle shouldn’t regret this pick.

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