Nakia Griffin-Stewart

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Nakia Griffin-Stewart
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Position: Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-12) November 12, 1996 (age 27)
Tenafly, New Jersey
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)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Nakia Griffin-Stewart (born November 12, 1996) is a former American football tight end. 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.

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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]

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References

  1. ↑ 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."
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Ragatz, Will (September 5, 2020). "Minnesota Vikings 2020 Roster Cuts: An Updated List". SI.com . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Packers sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to the practice squad". Packers.com. September 23, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Let go from practice squad". CBSSports.com . RotoWire. November 3, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Joins Giants' practice squad". CBSSports.com . RotoWire. November 24, 2020. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  7. ↑ Schwartz, Paul (December 8, 2020). "Giants add revelation Niko Lalos, depth QB Joe Webb". New York Post . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  8. ↑ Salomone, Dan (January 11, 2021). "Giants sign 2 tight ends to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  9. ↑ Benton, Dan (August 31, 2021). "Giants roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players". Giants Wire. USA Today . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  10. ↑ Goldman, Charles (November 3, 2021). "Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  11. ↑ Goldman, Charles (November 29, 2021). "Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today . Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Chiefs' Nakia Griffin-Stewart: May be poised for NFL debut". CBSSports.com . RotoWire. December 25, 2021. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Chiefs waive wide receiver Gehrig Dieter, 5 other players". Arrowhead Pride. SB Nation. May 5, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Browns sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 24, 2022.
  15. ↑ Poisal, Anthony (August 30, 2022). "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season". ClevelandBrowns.com.
  16. ↑ "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.
  17. ↑ "Colts Sign WR Vyncint Smith, TE Jalen Wydermyer To Practice Squad; Release TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart From Practice Squad". Colts.com. October 17, 2022.
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