Nakia Griffin-Stewart
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-12) November 12, 1996
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)
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · 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

  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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