ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida alumnus Shaquem Griffin is all about defying the odds. 

The former Knight linebacker was the first one-handed athlete to play in the NFL, and in November, he was inducted into the UCF Athletics Hall Of Fame. 

What You Need To Know

  • Shaquem Griffin hosted a "Search for Greatness Combine" at the University of Central Florida

  • The former Knight linebacker was the first one-handed athlete to play in the NFL

  • He uses an app called "GMTM" to help record athletes times and help them improve

But, Griffin isn’t worried about the awards or recognition, he’s about people. 

“This is why I’m here. It isn’t just for able bodies, it’s for everyone. Everyone here has an opportunity to put their best foot or athleticism forward,” said Griffin. “We ain’t leaving no man, no women behind. We’re all together when it comes to this.”

Griffin hosted his first “Search for Greatness Combine” at his alma mater through GMTM, along with the help of his partner and former UCF football team captain Joey Grant. 

The athletes went through drills like the 40-yard dash and vertical jump. 

Through the GMTM app, athletes are able to get their scores in real time. 

It’s as simple as scanning your band and doing the drill. 

Athletes can send their scores to college coaches and scouts to help them get to the next level or track personal goals to get better. 

“Because not only can you see what you have going on, you can correct it," Griffin said. "But you being a part of that app, we can help you correct it."

Athletes of all ages took to the field, including those with disabilities. 

“You got to be able to embrace it,” he said. “I was out there talking with them and hearing how they want to create inclusion and they want to create a better awareness for people with disabilities, who work just as hard as everybody else.”