Kamu Grugier-Hill

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Kamu Grugier-Hill
No. 54 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 30)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school: Kamehameha Schools
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
College: Eastern Illinois (2012–2015)
NFL draft: 2016  / round: 6 / pick: 208
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2024
Total tackles:343
Sacks:6.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Caelan Kamuela "Kamu" Grugier-Hill (born May 16, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Illinois Panthers, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft.

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Early life

Grugier-Hill attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he played football. [1] [2] Grugier-Hill began playing football in his junior year of high school as a safety and punter. [3]

College career

Grugier-Hill played for the Eastern Illinois Panthers football team from 2012 to 2015. In his freshman year, he made his first start against UT Martin. [4] In both 2014 and 2015, he earned First-team All-Ohio Valley Conference honors. [4] Grugier-Hill reportedly became the first player ejected in the 2014 college football season when he punched a Minnesota lineman in the groin. [5]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 m)		208 lb
(94 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.45 s1.52 s2.53 s4.20 s6.89 s38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 9 in
(3.28 m)		15 reps
All values from Northwestern’s Pro Day [6]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots selected Grugier-Hill in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2016 NFL draft. [7] On May 5, 2016, the Patriots signed Grugier-Hill to a four-year, $2.44 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $100,356. [8] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts. [9]

Philadelphia Eagles

On September 4, 2016, the Philadelphia Eagles claimed Grugier-Hill off waivers. [10] He recorded his first career tackle and his only tackle of the 2016 season when he brought down Duke Johnson of the Cleveland Browns for a loss of six yards in Week 1 at Lincoln Financial Field. [11] Because the tackle came on a fake punt, it was technically the only defensive snap which Grugier-Hill played in his rookie year. [3]

On November 19, 2017, Grugier-Hill filled in on kickoffs for kicker Jake Elliott after Elliott suffered a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys. Grugier-Hill did not attempt a field goal or an extra point as the Eagles went for a two-point conversion after every touchdown. The Eagles went on to win the game 37–9. [12] Grugier-Hill won his first Super Bowl ring when the Eagles defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII 41–33. [13]

Grugier-Hill recorded his first career interception by picking off a pass from New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning on October 11, 2018. [14]

Grugier-Hill was placed on injured reserve on December 18, 2019, after being diagnosed with a lower lumbar disc herniation. [15]

Miami Dolphins

On March 21, 2020, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins which reunited him with head coach Brian Flores, who had previously been the linebackers coach for the Patriots. [16]

Houston Texans

On March 23, 2021, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the Houston Texans. [17]

On December 5, 2021, in a game against the Indianapolis Colts, Grugier-Hill set the Texans' franchise record for tackles in a single game, with 19 tackles. [18]

On March 24, 2022, Grugier-Hill re-signed with the Texans. [19]

On October 26, 2022, Grugier-Hill asked for and was granted his release from the Texans. [20]

Arizona Cardinals

On November 2, 2022, Grugier-Hill signed with the Arizona Cardinals. [21]

Carolina Panthers

On April 4, 2023, Grugier-Hill signed with the Carolina Panthers. [22] He played in 17 games with five starts, recording 56 tackles, one sack, and one interception. [23]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 20, 2024, Grugier-Hill signed with the Minnesota Vikings. [24]

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  23. ↑ "Kamu Grugier-Hill 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
  24. ↑ Peters, Craig (March 20, 2024). "Vikings Continue Defensive Additions: Jihad Ward Signs; Kamu Grugier-Hill Agrees to Terms". Vikings.com.
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