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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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|name=Kamu Grugier-Hill
| name = Kamu Grugier-Hill
|current_team=Carolina Panthers
| current_team = Minnesota Vikings
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|position=[[Linebacker]]
| position = [[Linebacker]]
|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|5|16|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|5|16|mf=y}}
|birth_place=[[Honolulu, Hawaii]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Honolulu, Hawaii]], U.S.
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|high_school= [[Kamehameha Schools]]<br/>(Honolulu, Hawaii)
| high_school = [[Kamehameha Schools]]<br/>(Honolulu, Hawaii)
|college=[[Eastern Illinois Panthers football|Eastern Illinois]]
| college = [[Eastern Illinois Panthers football|Eastern Illinois]]
|draftyear=2016
| draftyear = 2016
|draftround=6
| draftround = 6
|draftpick=208
| draftpick = 208
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})*
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Philadelphia Eagles]] ({{NFL Year|2016}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
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* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
* [[Houston Texans]] ({{NFL Year|2021}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})
*[[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2023}})
* [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| status = Active
| highlights =
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
*2× [[List of Ohio Valley Conference football champions|OVC champion]] (2012, 2013)
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
*First-team All-[[Ohio Valley Conference|OVC]] (2014, 2015)
* First-team All-[[Ohio Valley Conference|OVC]] (2014, 2015)
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| statseason = 2022
| statseason = 2023
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
| statlabel1 = [[Tackle (football move)|Total tackles]]
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| statvalue1 = 338
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
| statlabel2 = [[Quarterback sack|Sacks]]
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| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statlabel3 = [[Fumble|Forced fumbles]]
| statvalue3 = 4
| statvalue3 = 4
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statlabel4 = [[Fumble|Fumble recoveries]]
| statvalue4 = 2
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
| statlabel5 = [[Interceptions]]
| statvalue5 = 2
| statvalue5 = 3
| nflnew=Kamu-Grugier-Hill
| nflnew = Kamu-Grugier-Hill
|pfr=GrugKa00
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'''Caelan Kamuela “Kamu” Grugier-Hill''' (born May 16, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for [[Eastern Illinois Panthers football|Eastern Illinois]], and was drafted by the [[New England Patriots]] in the sixth round (208th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].
'''Caelan Kamuela “Kamu” Grugier-Hill''' (born May 16, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[linebacker]] for the [[Minnesota Vikings]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for [[Eastern Illinois Panthers football|Eastern Illinois]], and was selected by the [[New England Patriots]] in the sixth round (208th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].


==High school==
==Early years==
Kamu Grugier-Hill attended [[Kamehameha Schools]] in [[Honolulu]] where he played [[soccer]] and football. Grugier-Hill began playing football in his junior year of high school as a [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and [[Punter (football)|punter]].<ref name="special" />
Grugier-Hill attended [[Kamehameha Schools]] in [[Honolulu]] where he played football.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shimabuku |first=Christian |date=October 12, 2021 |title=NFL Hawaii Tracker: Kamehameha’s Kamu Grugier-Hill making early impact for Houston Texans |url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/nfl-hawaii-tracker-kamehamehas-kamu-grugier-hill-making-early-impact-for-houston-texans/ |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=KHON2 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Kamu Grugier-Hill, Kamehameha , Safety |url=https://247sports.com/player/kamu-grugier-hill-92975/high-school-178171/ |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Grugier-Hill began playing football in his junior year of high school as a [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] and [[Punter (football)|punter]].<ref name="special" />


== College career ==
== 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 Skyhawks football|UT Martin]].<ref name="eiupanthers.com">{{Cite web|url=https://eiupanthers.com/sports/football/roster/kamu-grugier-hill/4565|title=Kamu Grugier-Hill - Football|website=Eastern Illinois University Athletics}}</ref> In both 2014 and 2015, he earned First-team All [[Ohio Valley Conference|OVC]] honors.<ref name="eiupanthers.com"/> Grugier-Hill reportedly became the first player ejected in the 2014 college football season when he punched a [[Minnesota Golden Gophers football|Minnesota]] lineman in the groin.<ref>{{cite news|last1=DelVecchio|first1=Steve|title=Kamu Grugier-Hill ejected for nut shot on Zac Epping (Video)|url=http://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/kamu-grugier-hill-ejected-for-nut-shot-on-zac-epping-video/239757|access-date=November 21, 2017|work=Larry Brown Sports|date=August 29, 2014}}</ref>
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 Skyhawks football|UT Martin]].<ref name="eiupanthers.com">{{Cite web|url=https://eiupanthers.com/sports/football/roster/kamu-grugier-hill/4565|title=Kamu Grugier-Hill - Football|website=Eastern Illinois University Athletics}}</ref> In both 2014 and 2015, he earned First-team All-[[Ohio Valley Conference]] honors.<ref name="eiupanthers.com"/> Grugier-Hill reportedly became the first player ejected in the 2014 [[college football]] season when he punched a [[Minnesota Golden Gophers football|Minnesota]] lineman in the groin.<ref>{{cite news|last1=DelVecchio|first1=Steve|title=Kamu Grugier-Hill ejected for nut shot on Zac Epping (Video)|url=http://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/kamu-grugier-hill-ejected-for-nut-shot-on-zac-epping-video/239757|access-date=November 21, 2017|work=Larry Brown Sports|date=August 29, 2014}}</ref>


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==
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| note = All values from [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern’s Pro Day]]<ref name="scout">{{cite web |title=Kamu Grugier-Hill, Eastern Illinois, SS, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1004746&DraftYear=2016 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[Northwestern Wildcats football|Northwestern’s]] [[Pro Day]]<ref name="scout">{{cite web |title=Kamu Grugier-Hill, Eastern Illinois, SS, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1004746&DraftYear=2016 |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=DraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===
The [[New England Patriots]] selected Grugier-Hill in the sixth round (208th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots pick Kamu Grugier-Hill in sixth round, highlight growing hybrid trend|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792590/in-picking-kamu-grugier-hill-in-sixth-round-patriots-highlight-growing-hybrid-trend|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=April 30, 2016}}</ref>
The [[New England Patriots]] selected Grugier-Hill in the sixth round (208th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots pick Kamu Grugier-Hill in sixth round, highlight growing hybrid trend|url=http://espn.go.com/blog/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4792590/in-picking-kamu-grugier-hill-in-sixth-round-patriots-highlight-growing-hybrid-trend|author=Reiss, Mike|website=ESPN.com|date=April 30, 2016}}</ref> On May 5, 2016, the Patriots signed Grugier-Hill to a four-year, $2.44 million contract that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $100,356.<ref>{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Kamu Grugier-Hill contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/kamu-grugier-hill-19162/ |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155435/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>

On May 5, 2016, the New England Patriots signed Grugier-Hill to a four-year, [[United States dollar|$]]2.44 million [[contract]] that includes a [[signing bonus]] of $100,356.<ref>{{cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Kamu Grugier-Hill contract |url=https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/kamu-grugier-hill-19162/ |access-date=December 10, 2018 |website=Spotrac.com}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit|url=http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171106155435/http://www.patriots.com/news/2016/09/03/patriots-reach-53-man-roster-limit|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2017|website=Patriots.com|date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>


===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
On September 4, 2016, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] claimed Grugier-Hill off waivers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers|url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-claim-three-players-off-waivers-17622246|website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles - September 11th, 2016|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110phi.htm|website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|publisher=[[Sports Reference LLC]]|access-date=November 20, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Because the tackle came on a [[fake punt]], it was technically the only defensive [[Play from scrimmage|snap]] which Grugier-Hill played in his rookie year.<ref name="special">{{cite news|last1=Ford|first1=Bob|title=What makes Kamu Grugier-Hill of the Eagles so special?|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/kamu-grugier-hill-philadelphia-eagles-bob-ford-special-53-man-roster-20170907.html|access-date=November 21, 2017|work=[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]|date=September 6, 2017}}</ref>
On September 4, 2016, the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] claimed Grugier-Hill off waivers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2016 |title=Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-claim-three-players-off-waivers-17622246 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref> He recorded his first career [[Tackle (football move)#Gridiron football|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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles - September 11th, 2016|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201609110phi.htm|website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]|publisher=[[Sports Reference LLC]]|access-date=November 20, 2017|language=en}}</ref> Because the tackle came on a [[fake punt]], it was technically the only defensive [[Play from scrimmage|snap]] which Grugier-Hill played in his rookie year.<ref name="special">{{cite news|last1=Ford|first1=Bob|title=What makes Kamu Grugier-Hill of the Eagles so special?|url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/kamu-grugier-hill-philadelphia-eagles-bob-ford-special-53-man-roster-20170907.html|access-date=November 21, 2017|work=[[Philadelphia Inquirer]]|date=September 6, 2017}}</ref>


On November 19, 2017, Grugier-Hill filled in on [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] for kicker [[Jake Elliott]] after Elliott suffered a concussion against the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Grugier-Hill did not attempt a [[field goal]] or an [[extra point]] as the Eagles went for a [[two-point conversion]] after every touchdown. The Eagles went on to win the game 37–9.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/20/eagles-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill-overcame-rough-kicking-start/|title=Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill overcame rough kicking start|first=Darin|last=Gantt|date=November 20, 2017}}</ref> Grugier-Hill won his first [[Super Bowl ring]] when the Eagles defeated the [[New England Patriots]] in [[Super Bowl LII]] 41–33.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ |title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner |website=USA TODAY |language=en |access-date=2019-02-25}}</ref>
On November 19, 2017, Grugier-Hill filled in on [[Kickoff (gridiron football)|kickoffs]] for kicker [[Jake Elliott]] after Elliott suffered a concussion against the [[Dallas Cowboys]]. Grugier-Hill did not attempt a [[field goal]] or an [[extra point]] as the Eagles went for a [[two-point conversion]] after every [[touchdown]]. The Eagles went on to win the game 37–9.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=November 20, 2017 |title=Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill overcame rough kicking start |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/eagles-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill-overcame-rough-kicking-start |access-date=November 16, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> Grugier-Hill won his first [[Super Bowl ring]] when the Eagles defeated the Patriots in [[Super Bowl LII]] 41–33.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=February 4, 2018 |title=Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/super/2018/02/04/super-bowl-2018-score-philadelphia-eagles-new-england-patriots/305840002/ |access-date=February 25, 2019 |website=USA TODAY |language=en}}</ref>


Grugier-Hill recorded his first career interception by picking off a pass from [[New York Giants]] quarterback [[Eli Manning]] on October 11, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/10/11/eagles-decision-lane-johnson-playing-status-carson-wentz-3rd-quarterback-giants-active/1568483002/|title=Eagles start strong against Giants, but lose another key defender in Sidney Jones|first=Martin|last=Frank|work=Delaware News Journal|publisher=DelawareOnline.com|date=October 11, 2018}}</ref>
Grugier-Hill recorded his first career [[interception]] by picking off a pass from [[New York Giants]] quarterback [[Eli Manning]] on October 11, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/10/11/eagles-decision-lane-johnson-playing-status-carson-wentz-3rd-quarterback-giants-active/1568483002/|title=Eagles start strong against Giants, but lose another key defender in Sidney Jones|first=Martin|last=Frank|work=Delaware News Journal|publisher=DelawareOnline.com|date=October 11, 2018}}</ref>


Grugier-Hill was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 18, 2019, after being diagnosed with a [[Spinal disc herniation|lower lumbar disc herniation]].<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-lb-kamu-grugier-hill-on-injured-reserve |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref>
Grugier-Hill was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 18, 2019, after being diagnosed with a [[Spinal disc herniation|lower lumbar disc herniation]].<ref>{{cite news |author=McPherson, Chris |title=Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-place-lb-kamu-grugier-hill-on-injured-reserve |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |date=December 18, 2019 |access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref>


===Miami Dolphins===
===Miami Dolphins===
On March 21, 2020, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] which reunited him with head coach [[Brian Flores]], who had previously been the linebackers coach for the [[2016 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins announce deals with 10 unrestricted free agents|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/21/dolphins-announce-deals-with-10-unrestricted-free-agents/|author=Florio, Mike|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 21, 2020}}</ref>
On March 21, 2020, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the [[Miami Dolphins]] which reunited him with head coach [[Brian Flores]], who had previously been the [[linebackers]] coach for the Patriots.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dolphins announce deals with 10 unrestricted free agents|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/03/21/dolphins-announce-deals-with-10-unrestricted-free-agents/|author=Florio, Mike|work=Pro Football Talk|publisher=NBC Sports|date=March 21, 2020}}</ref>


===Houston Texans===
===Houston Texans===
On March 23, 2021, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-23-2021|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 23, 2021}}</ref>
On March 23, 2021, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the [[Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 23, 2021 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-23-2021 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>


On December 5, 2021, in a game against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], Grugier-Hill set the [[Houston Texans|Texans]]' franchise record for tackles in a single game, with 19 tackles.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sidhu, Deepi |title=Kamu Grugier-Hill sets team record in tackles |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/kamu-grugier-hill-sets-team-record-in-tackles |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=December 5, 2021 |access-date=December 5, 2021}}</ref>
On December 5, 2021, in a game against the [[Indianapolis Colts]], Grugier-Hill set the [[Houston Texans|Texans]]' franchise record for tackles in a single game, with 19 tackles.<ref>{{cite news |author=Sidhu, Deepi |title=Kamu Grugier-Hill sets team record in tackles |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/kamu-grugier-hill-sets-team-record-in-tackles |website=HoustonTexans.com |date=December 5, 2021 |access-date=December 5, 2021}}</ref>


On March 24, 2022, Grugier-Hill re-signed with the Texans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=March 24, 2022}}</ref>
On March 24, 2022, Grugier-Hill re-signed with the Texans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 24, 2022 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2022) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-3-24-2022 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>


On October 26, 2022, Grugier-Hill asked for and was granted his release from the Texans.<ref>{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2022)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-27-2022|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=October 27, 2022}}</ref>
On October 26, 2022, Grugier-Hill asked for and was granted his release from the Texans.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 27, 2022 |title=Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2022) |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-10-27-2022 |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>


===Arizona Cardinals===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On November 2, 2022, Grugier-Hill signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Cardinals Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill|author=Urban, Darren|website=AZCardinals.com|date=November 2, 2022}}</ref>
On November 2, 2022, Grugier-Hill signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=November 2, 2022 |title=Cardinals Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-sign-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=AZCardinals.com}}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On April 4, 2023, Grugier-Hill signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Panthers.com|date=April 4, 2023}}</ref>
On April 4, 2023, Grugier-Hill signed with the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gantt |first=Darin |date=April 4, 2023 |title=Panthers Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-sign-linebacker-kamu-grugier-hill |access-date=November 17, 2023 |website=Panthers.com}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Vikings Continue Defensive Additions: Jihad Ward Signs; Kamu Grugier-Hill Agrees to Terms|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/jihad-ward-signs-kamu-grugier-hill-agrees-to-terms|author=Peters, Craig|website=Vikings.com|date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>


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==External links==
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*[https://eiupanthers.com/sports/football/roster/kamu-grugier-hill/4565 Eastern Illinois Panthers bio]

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Kamu Grugier-Hill
Minnesota Vikings
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 30)
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
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:338
Sacks:6.0
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:2
Interceptions:3
Player stats at PFR

Caelan Kamuela “Kamu” Grugier-Hill (born May 16, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Eastern Illinois, and was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Early years

Grugier-Hill attended Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu where he played football.[1][2] Grugier-Hill began playing football in his junior year of high school as a safety and punter.[3]

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

Pre-draft measurables
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 Northwestern’s Pro Day[6]

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots selected Grugier-Hill in the sixth round (208th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft.[7] On May 5, 2016, the Patriots signed Grugier-Hill to a four-year, $2.44 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $100,356.[8] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Patriots as part of final roster cuts.[9]

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 kickoffs for kicker Jake Elliott after Elliott suffered a concussion against the Dallas Cowboys. Grugier-Hill did not attempt a field goal or an extra point as the Eagles went for a two-point conversion after every touchdown. The Eagles went on to win the game 37–9.[12] Grugier-Hill won his first Super Bowl ring when the Eagles defeated the Patriots in Super Bowl LII 41–33.[13]

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 injured reserve on December 18, 2019, after being diagnosed with a lower lumbar disc herniation.[15]

Miami Dolphins

On March 21, 2020, Grugier-Hill signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins which reunited him with head coach Brian Flores, who had previously been the linebackers coach for the Patriots.[16]

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

  1. ^ Shimabuku, Christian (October 12, 2021). "NFL Hawaii Tracker: Kamehameha's Kamu Grugier-Hill making early impact for Houston Texans". KHON2. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  2. ^ "Kamu Grugier-Hill, Kamehameha , Safety". 247Sports. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Ford, Bob (September 6, 2017). "What makes Kamu Grugier-Hill of the Eagles so special?". Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Kamu Grugier-Hill - Football". Eastern Illinois University Athletics.
  5. ^ DelVecchio, Steve (August 29, 2014). "Kamu Grugier-Hill ejected for nut shot on Zac Epping (Video)". Larry Brown Sports. Retrieved November 21, 2017.
  6. ^ "Kamu Grugier-Hill, Eastern Illinois, SS, 2016 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  7. ^ Reiss, Mike (April 30, 2016). "Patriots pick Kamu Grugier-Hill in sixth round, highlight growing hybrid trend". ESPN.com.
  8. ^ "Spotrac.com: Kamu Grugier-Hill contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
  9. ^ "Patriots reach the 53-man roster limit". Patriots.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on November 6, 2017.
  10. ^ "Eagles Claim Three Players Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 4, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  11. ^ "Cleveland Browns at Philadelphia Eagles - September 11th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved November 20, 2017.
  12. ^ Gantt, Darin (November 20, 2017). "Eagles linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill overcame rough kicking start". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
  13. ^ Jones, Lindsay H. (February 4, 2018). "Eagles dethrone Tom Brady, Patriots for first Super Bowl title in stunner". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
  14. ^ Frank, Martin (October 11, 2018). "Eagles start strong against Giants, but lose another key defender in Sidney Jones". Delaware News Journal. DelawareOnline.com.
  15. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 18, 2019). "Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
  16. ^ Florio, Mike (March 21, 2020). "Dolphins announce deals with 10 unrestricted free agents". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  17. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-23-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 23, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  18. ^ Sidhu, Deepi (December 5, 2021). "Kamu Grugier-Hill sets team record in tackles". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (3-24-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. March 24, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  20. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (10-27-2022)". HoustonTexans.com. October 27, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  21. ^ Urban, Darren (November 2, 2022). "Cardinals Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  22. ^ Gantt, Darin (April 4, 2023). "Panthers Sign Linebacker Kamu Grugier-Hill". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  23. ^ Peters, Craig (March 20, 2024). "Vikings Continue Defensive Additions: Jihad Ward Signs; Kamu Grugier-Hill Agrees to Terms". Vikings.com.

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