Jeremy Shockey
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 Jeremy Shockey during the Giants 2007 Training Camp. |
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| New York Giants — No. 80 | |
| Tight end | |
| Date of birth: August 18, 1980 | |
| Place of birth: Ada, Oklahoma | |
| Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | Weight: 251 lb (114 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 2002 for the New York Giants | |
| Career history | |
| College: Miami (Fla.) | |
| NFL Draft: 2002 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 | |
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| Current status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Selected NFL statistics (through Week 17 of the 2007 NFL season) |
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| Receptions | 371 |
| Receiving Yards | 4,228 |
| Touchdowns | 27 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Jeremy Charles Shockey (pronounced /SHOCK-ee/) (born August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma) is an American football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Giants 14th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.
The Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year in 2002, Shockey has earned four Pro Bowl selections in his career and earned a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII.
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[edit] Early years
A 1999 graduate of Ada High School in Oklahoma, Shockey lettered all four seasons, playing mostly at wide receiver and outside linebacker. As a senior he caught 50 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned four punts for touchdowns and was named to Oklahoma's All-District and All-State teams. Playing in the State Championship game of his senior year, he caught eight passes for 206 yards, but his team lost to the state's top-ranked Carl Albert High School. He also played basketball and was an honor roll student.[1]
[edit] College career
Shockey attended the University of Miami, where he was part of the school's long tradition of star tight ends along with teammate Kellen Winslow II. As a Hurricane, Shockey first rose to national attention as a sophomore in Miami's 2000 game versus rival Florida State, catching what proved to be the game-winning touchdown pass with :46 remaining in the fourth quarter as # 7 Miami defeated the then-top ranked Seminoles, 27-24. The Hurricanes went 11-1 and Shockey received first team All-Big East honors from the league's coaches, The Sporting News, and College Football News.
In 2001, Shockey was an integral member of a national championship Miami team that has been recognized as one of the greatest in college football history. Shockey led the team with 45 receptions and had 604 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns (including bowl statistics). He was one of three finalists for the Mackey Award, and was named a first team All-American by CNNSI, and a second team All-American by the Associated Press, CBS Sportsline, and ABC Sports. Having reached the status of national champion and All-American, Shockey declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft following the 2001 season.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] New York Giants
Shockey was selected 14th in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He quickly thrived in the NFL, receiving the inaugural Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award, and being named to the Pro Bowl in four of his first five seasons (2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006). He is one of the focal points in the Giants offensive passing attack.
Possessing great athletic abilities to run routes and make crucial blocks, Shockey is equally known for his sometimes brash comments on other players and the media and for his antics off the field. During week 3 of the 2006 NFL season, he commented on a loss against Seattle by saying "We got outplayed, and we got outcoached. Write that down". Shockey apologized for the comment after speaking with head coach Tom Coughlin.
Shockey signed a five-year contract extension with the Giants on October 12, 2005, making him the highest paid tight end in professional football. The contract has Shockey earning $26.38 million through 2011. Shockey turned in another strong performance during the 2006 season, catching 66 passes for 623 yards and tying a career-high with 7 touchdown receptions. For his efforts, Shockey was named to the Pro Bowl.
On December 16, 2007, week 15, while playing the Washington Redskins, Shockey broke his left fibula and suffered damage to his ankle. He underwent surgery, and missed the rest of the 2007 season. Kevin Boss then took over Shockey's spot as the starting tight end.
Shockey has reportedly been topic of trade discussions linked to the New Orleans Saints the Saints offered a second-round pick where the Giants wanted the pick and safety Roman Harper[2], but the Saints have refused to give up both.
Shockey told the Giants last December that he wanted "a changed role in the offense or a trade to another team."
Shockey allegedly threatened to sit out the 2008 season if neither request was granted. He felt that his career was being cut short by the additional blocking installed by head coach Tom Coughlin and believed he was used more effectively under former coach Jim Fassel and offensive coordinator Sean Payton.[3]
Giants GM Jerrey Resse has stated on numerous occasions the lastest being on April 18th, 2008 that "Anything can happen with personnel," Reese said. "But right now, Jeremy Shockey is our starting tight end and we're looking forward to him being back on the field for us this fall."[4]
[edit] Personal
- Well-known fan of the rock bands Phish and Red Hot Chili Peppers.[5]
- Spotted at a Red Hot Chili Peppers show once with Tara Reid.[6]
- Caught a touchdown pass and handed the ball to a soldier in the end zone during the 3rd Quarter of the "Manning Bowl" between the Giants and the Indianapolis Colts on September 10, 2006 (the day before the fifth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks).
- Has a large tattoo on his right biceps that incorporates American symbols such as the stars and stripes of the United States Flag and a Bald Eagle.[7] Describing the tattoo, Shockey stated "It speaks for itself. I'm proud to live in this country, to have the right to express anything you want.... I'm very American." The tattoo took 21 hours over three days to complete. [8]
- Good friends with former New York Yankees pitcher David Wells.[9]
- Often mentioned in the gossip columns of New York City newspapers.[5]
- After he caught a touchdown pass in the 2001 Sugar Bowl, ABC Sports misidentified him as "Jeremy Schaap."
[edit] See also
He Has Appeared on WWE
[edit] References
- ^ Player Bio: Jeremy Shockey. Miami Hurricanes football.
- ^ ProFootballTalk.com - GIANTS WILLING TO MOVE SHOCKEY
- ^ Shockey wants new role or trade
- ^ http://www.nj.com/giants/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1208493931119970.xml&coll=1
- ^ a b Chris Smith (2003-08-18). Jeremy Shockey is Living Large. New York Magazine.
- ^ Jason McIntyre (2004-12-03). Who needs a knight in shining armor?. ESPN.com.
- ^ Lynn Zinser (2005-08-02). Shockey's Tattoo: Red, White, Big Blue. New York Times.
- ^ Tale of My Tattoo. CNNSI.com (2005-10-10).
- ^ Jeremy Shockey Facts. JockBio.com.
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