Meet one-handed American football starlet Shaquem Griffin who is looking to take NFL by storm

AMERICA is falling in love with a potential NFL player who has just one hand.

You might think that would be an overwhelming barrier to competing in the country's most-loved sport.

But Shaquem Griffin, 22, is scoring a touchdown with coaches after impressing with brilliant athleticism at the NFL's annual talent scouting event, the Scouting Combine.

Griffin's hand was amputated when he was four and he was nearly snubbed by the league for this year's Combine — despite having a superb college season.

Players who are not included in the NFL draft are usually invited to compete in the Combine, in a bid to show off their talents and earn a contract at one of the 32 clubs.

American football is currently in its off-season after the Philadelphia Eagles clinched the Super Bowl last month in a thrilling 41-33 win over the New England Patriots.

And coaches have been taking some time to evaluate what new players they can get ahead of next season.

Gems have been unearthed in the NFL Combine in previous years and gone on to win Super Bowls.

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But for Griffin, the battle against prejudice is almost as real as his battle to win a contract.

His twin brother Shaquill is a pro footballer, playing cornerback with the Seattle Seahawks and he has recently completed his first season in the league.