Nakia Griffin-Stewart
Personal information | |
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Born: | Tenafly, New Jersey | November 12, 1996
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Tenafly High School (Tenafly, New Jersey) |
College: | Rutgers (2015–2018) Pittsburgh (2019) |
Position: | Tight end |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Player stats at PFR |
Nakia Griffin-Stewart (born November 12, 1996) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Pitt Panthers. Nakia added the name Stewart to his last name in honor of his step-father in 2015 at the beginning of his college football career.
Raised in Tenafly, New Jersey, Griffin-Stewart played prep football at Tenafly High School.[1]
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings
Griffin-Stewart was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020.[2] He was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020.[3]
Green Bay Packers
Griffin-Stewart was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad on September 23, 2020.[4] He was waived on November 3, 2020.[5]
New York Giants
Griffin-Stewart was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad on November 24, 2020.[6] He was released from the practice squad on December 8, 2020.[7] Griffin-Stewart signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 11, 2021.[8] He was waived at the end of the preseason on August 31, 2021.[9]
Kansas City Chiefs
Griffin-Stewart signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to their practice squad on November 3, 2021.[10] He was released on November 9, but was re-signed on November 29.[11] Griffin-Stewart was elevated to the active roster on December 26, 2021, for the team's Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and made his NFL debut in the game.[12] He was released on January 18, 2022. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 7, 2022. He was waived on May 5, 2022.[13]
Cleveland Browns
On May 24, 2022, Griffin-Stewart signed with the Cleveland Browns.[14] He was waived by the Browns on August 30, 2022.[15]
Indianapolis Colts
On September 20, 2022, Griffin-Stewart was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[16] He was released on October 17.[17]
References
- ^ Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; and Young, Lindsay. "A Dozen Join Vikings as 2020 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents", Minnesota Vikings, April 28, 2020. Accessed January 2, 2022. "Nakia Griffin-Stewart... Hometown: Tenafly, N.J.... At Tenafly High School, Griffin-Stewart played tight end, outside linebacker, defensive end, receiver, slot and safety."
- ^ Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric; Young, Lindsey (April 28, 2020). "A Dozen Join Vikings as 2020 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". Vikings.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Ragatz, Will (September 5, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings 2020 Roster Cuts: An Updated List". SI.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to the practice squad". Packers.com. September 23, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Let go from practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Joins Giants' practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Schwartz, Paul (December 8, 2020). "Giants add revelation Niko Lalos, depth QB Joe Webb". New York Post. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Salomone, Dan (January 11, 2021). "Giants sign 2 tight ends to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Benton, Dan (August 31, 2021). "Giants roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players". Giants Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (November 3, 2021). "Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ Goldman, Charles (November 29, 2021). "Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs' Nakia Griffin-Stewart: May be poised for NFL debut". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs waive wide receiver Gehrig Dieter, 5 other players". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. May 5, 2022.
- ^ "Browns sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 24, 2022.
- ^ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
- ^ "Colts Sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart, G Arlington Hambright To Practice Squad; Release K Lucas Havrisik, TE Jared Scott From Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 20, 2022.
- ^ "Colts Sign WR Vyncint Smith, TE Jalen Wydermyer To Practice Squad; Release TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart From Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 17, 2022.
External links
- 1996 births
- Living people
- American football tight ends
- Rutgers Scarlet Knights football players
- Pittsburgh Panthers football players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Minnesota Vikings players
- New York Giants players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Cleveland Browns players
- Indianapolis Colts players
- People from Tenafly, New Jersey
- Players of American football from Bergen County, New Jersey
- Tenafly High School alumni