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Jeremy Shockey
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| Jeremy Shockey | |
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| Date of birth | August 18, 1980 (age 26) |
| Place of birth |  Ada, Oklahoma |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Position(s) | TE |
| College | University of Miami |
| NFL Draft | 2002 / Round 1/ Pick 14 |
| Career Highlights | |
| Pro Bowls | 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 |
| Awards | 2002 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year |
| Stats | |
| Statistics | |
| Team(s) | |
| 2002-Present | New York Giants |
Jeremy Charles Shockey (born August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma) is a professional American football player, currently playing tight end for the New York Giants of the NFL.
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A 1998 graduate of Ada High School in Oklahoma, Jeremy lettered all four seasons , playing mostly at wide receiver and outside linebacker. As a senior he also returned punts, catching 50 passes for 1,108 yards and five touchdowns and returning 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]
Shockey attended the University of Miami, where he was part of the school's long tradition of star tight ends. 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.
Shockey was selected 14th in the first round of the NFL Draft by the New York Giants in 2002. He quickly thrived in the NFL, receiving the inaugural 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. His most notable incident came when, in an article in Sports Illustrated, he called Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells a "homo". 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.
- Represented by fellow University of Miami alumnus Drew Rosenhaus.
- Well-known fan of the rock bands Phish and Red Hot Chili Peppers and of the rap music artists Eminem and 50 Cent.[2]
- 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.[4] 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 3 days to complete.[5]
- Good friends with former New York Yankees pitcher David Wells.[6]
- Often mentioned in the gossip columns of New York City newspapers.[2]
- ^ Player Bio: Jeremy Shockey. Miami Hurricanes football.
- ^ 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.