Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Shockey is a retired American professional football player who played as a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).

Best known for his productive and highly physical tenures with the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints, he was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and captured two Super Bowl championships during his career.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Jeremy Charles Shockey was born on August 18, 1980, in Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America. The Tight End stands 196 cm tall, and his weight was last listed at 114 kg.

He attended Ada High School in his hometown, where he excelled on the football field. Following high school, he briefly attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College before transferring to play for the University of Miami.

During his time with the Hurricanes, he developed into an elite collegiate tight end. In his standout 2001 season, he was named a Consensus All-American, received the Grantland Rice Trophy, and helped lead Miami to an undefeated season culminating in the 2001 BCS National Championship.

Personal Life

Off the field, Shockey was well-known for his outspoken personality, intense competitive fire, and extensive tattoos—most notably a large American bald eagle on his right bicep.

Since his retirement, he has maintained a lower profile, spending much of his time residing in Miami, Florida.

Professional Career

He was selected by the New York Giants during the 2002 NFL Draft. They picked him in the first round, making him the 14th overall selection.

During his professional career, Shockey made an immediate and spectacular impact. In his 2002 rookie season, he was chosen as the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year, named a First-team All-Pro, and earned his first of four Pro Bowl selections.

During his six years with New York, the tight end caught 371 passes for 4,228 yards and 27 touchdowns, averaging 11.4 yards per catch. Standing 6-foot-5 and weighing 251 pounds, he possessed a tall body that presented a fine target.

Shockey was an explosive athlete with excellent balance, body control, and speed to ramble downfield. He was also a fiercely tough player and a highly capable blocker who routinely took out much bigger opponents on the line. Although sidelined by a broken fibula late in the season, he was a member of the Giants team that upset the heavily favored New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII.

On July 21, 2008, he was traded to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for 2nd and 5th-round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft. He debuted strong for the Saints, making 6 receptions for 54 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2009, he served as a vital offensive weapon, catching 48 passes for 569 yards.

His efforts helped the Saints capture Super Bowl XLIV, earning Shockey his second championship ring.

As he aged, his physically demanding playstyle led to him becoming somewhat injury-prone, wearing him down in his later years. In 2011, he signed with the Carolina Panthers for one final season before officially retiring from the NFL.

Career Highlights:

• 2008, 2010 – 2× Super Bowl champion (XLII, XLIV)
• 2002 – First-team All-Pro
• 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 – 4× Pro Bowl
• 2002 – PFWA All-Rookie Team
• 2005 – NFL Alumni Tight End of the Year
• 2001 – BCS National Champion
• 2001 – Consensus All-American
• 2001 – Grantland Rice Trophy