Kamu Grugier-Hill
| Minnesota Vikings | |||
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| Position: | Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Kamehameha Schools (Honolulu, Hawaii) | ||
| College: | Eastern Illinois | ||
| NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 208 | ||
| Career history | |||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Caelan Kamuela “Kamu” Grugier-Hill (born May 16, 1994) is an
Early years
Grugier-Hill attended
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
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-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 s | 1.52 s | 2.53 s | 4.20 s | 6.89 s | 38.5 in (0.98 m) |
10 ft 9 in (3.28 m) |
15 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day[6]
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New England Patriots
The
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
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
Miami Dolphins
On March 21, 2020, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the
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.
Minnesota Vikings
On March 20, 2024, Grugier-Hill signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[23]
References
- ^ Shimabuku, Christian (October 12, 2021). "NFL Hawaii Tracker: Kamehameha's Kamu Grugier-Hill making early impact for Houston Texans". KHON2. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Kamu Grugier-Hill, Kamehameha , Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ a b "Kamu Grugier-Hill - Football". Eastern Illinois University Athletics.
- ^ DelVecchio, Steve (August 29, 2014). "Kamu Grugier-Hill ejected for nut shot on Zac Epping (Video)". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
- ^ "Kamu Grugier-Hill, Eastern Illinois, SS, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ Reiss, Mike (April 30, 2016). "Patriots pick Kamu Grugier-Hill in sixth round, highlight growing hybrid trend". ESPN.com.
- ^ "Spotrac.com: Kamu Grugier-Hill contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ "Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit". Patriots.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017.
- ^ "Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 4, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (November 20, 2017). "Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill overcame rough kicking start". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ Jones, Lindsay H. (February 4, 2018). "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
- ^ Frank, Martin (October 11, 2018). "Eagles start strong against Giants, but lose another key defender in Sidney Jones". Delaware News Journal. DelawareOnline.com.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 18, 2019). "Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ Florio, Mike (March 21, 2020). "Dolphins announce deals with 10 unrestricted free agents". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 23, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Sidhu, Deepi (December 5, 2021). "Kamu Grugier-Hill sets team record in tackles". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. March 24, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. October 27, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Urban, Darren (November 2, 2022). "Cardinals Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (April 4, 2023). "Panthers Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Peters, Craig (March 20, 2024). "Vikings Continue Defensive Additions: Jihad Ward Signs; Kamu Grugier-Hill Agrees to Terms". Vikings.com.