Jeremy Shockey
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| Jeremy Shockey | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 18, 1980 |
| Place of birth | Ada, Oklahoma |
| Position(s) | Tight End |
| College | University of Miami |
| NFL Draft | 2002 / Round 1/ Pick 14 |
| Pro Bowls | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| 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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[edit] University of Miami
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 from quarterback Ken Dorsey 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] New York Giants Career
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 2002 "Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year" award, and being named to the Pro Bowl in three of his first four seasons (2002, 2003, and 2005). He is one of the focal points in the Giants offensive passing attack.
His 248 receptions through the first four seasons of his career are bested only by Kellen Winslow Sr. among tight ends in NFL history (Winslow had 256 receptions through his first 4 NFL seasons).
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.
Signifying his popularity with football fans everywhere, he is featured on the cover of the EA Sports game NFL Street 2, along with Atlanta Falcons star tight end Alge Crumpler.
[edit] Trivia
[edit] High school football
- During a football game in high school, Shockey put an opposing player into a coma by giving him a firm stiff arm.
- Was an Honor Roll student in high school. [1]
[edit] Agent
- Shockey is represented by fellow University of Miami alumnus Drew Rosenhaus, a member of the so-called Miami mafia and one of the NFL's most aggressive player agents.
[edit] Musical tastes
- Shockey is a well-known fan of the rock band Phish and also of the rap music artists Eminem and 50 Cent.
[edit] Patriotism
- In 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), Shockey caught a touchdown and handed the ball to a soldier in the end-zone, presumably as a sign of respect for the American military's service since the attacks.
- Shockey has a large tattoo on his right bicep that incorporates American symbols such as the stars and stripes of the United States Flag and a Bald Eagle [2]. 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 [3].
[edit] Outside of Football
- Good friends with former New York Yankees pitcher David Wells.[4]
- Commands rock star-like attention from fans during Giants summer training camp at the University at Albany.
- Often mentioned in the gossip columns of New York City newspapers.[5]
