Tears as one-handed Shaquem Griffin joins twin brother in NFL for Seahawks

• Linebacker drafted by Seattle in fifth-round of NFL draft
• Player had hand amputated as infant due to amniotic band syndrome

The most intriguing story of this year’s NFL draft ended in tears of joy as Shaquem Griffin, whose hand was amputated when he was a child, joined his twin brother Shaquill at the Seattle Seahawks.

The Seahawks drafted Griffin in the fifth-round with the 141st-overall pick. Shaquill joined the Seahawks last season and became a starter as a rookie.

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