Nakia Griffin-Stewart Explained

Nakia Griffin-Stewart
Number:48
Position:Tight end
Birth Date:12 November 1996
Birth Place:Tenafly, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:260
High School:Tenafly (Tenafly, New Jersey)
College:Rutgers (2015–2018)
Pittsburgh (2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:G/GrifNa00

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.

Nakia now serves as a Legal Associate at the NFL. He is also the Operations Coordinator for the NFL Player Care Foundation.

Nakia is also the owner and founder of Nakia Griffin-Stewart Real Estate (NGSRE) a New Jersey–based National real estate referral company. https://ngsrealestate.com/

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]

External links

Notes and 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. Web site: A Dozen Join Vikings as 2020 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents. Craig. Peters. Eric. Smith. Lindsey. Young. Vikings.com. April 28, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  3. Web site: Minnesota Vikings 2020 Roster Cuts: An Updated List. Will. Ragatz. SI.com. September 5, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  4. Web site: Packers sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to the practice squad. Packers.com. September 23, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  5. Web site: Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Let go from practice squad. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 3, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  6. Web site: Nakia Griffin-Stewart: Joins Giants' practice squad. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 24, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  7. Web site: Giants add revelation Niko Lalos, depth QB Joe Webb. Paul. Schwartz. New York Post. December 8, 2020. December 28, 2021.
  8. Web site: Giants sign 2 tight ends to reserve/future contracts. Dan. Salomone. Giants.com. January 11, 2021. December 28, 2021.
  9. Web site: Giants roster cuts: Tracking the path to 53 players. Dan. Benton. Giants Wire. USA Today. August 31, 2021. December 28, 2021.
  10. Web site: Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad. Charles. Goldman. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. November 3, 2021. December 28, 2021.
  11. Web site: Chiefs sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart to practice squad. Charles. Goldman. Chiefs Wire. USA Today. November 29, 2021. December 28, 2021.
  12. Web site: Chiefs' Nakia Griffin-Stewart: May be poised for NFL debut. CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 25, 2021. December 28, 2021.
  13. Web site: Dixon . John . 2022-05-05 . Chiefs waive wide receiver Gehrig Dieter, 5 other players . 2024-07-28 . Arrowhead Pride . SB Nation . en.
  14. Web site: Browns sign TE Nakia Griffin-Stewart. ClevelandBrowns.com. May 24, 2022.
  15. News: Poisal . Anthony . Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 season . ClevelandBrowns.com . August 30, 2022.
  16. Web site: 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. Web site: 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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