He threw 28 touchdowns and for more than 3,200 yards his final two seasons while rushing for nearly 1,600 yards. Shockley missed the entire 2007 season after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and damage to the medial collateral ligament in his left knee during a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.[20]. The latest stats, facts, news and notes on D.J. After the Atlanta Falcons picked Matt Ryan with their third overall pick in the 2008 draft, first year coach Mike Smith made every position open for competition. Falcons Audible presented by AT&T: Each week, host Derek Rackley and former Falcons quarterbacks Dave Archer and DJ Shockley will talk about the Falcons, the NFC South and the biggest storylines around the NFL. In 2002 as a redshirt freshman, playing in parts of 10 games, Shockley completed 32-of-52 passes (61.5%) for 415 yards with five touchdowns and a pass efficiency rating of 152.62. 9 talking about this. ! Episode 29 - Matt Schaub from Triple Threat with DJ Shockley on Podchaser, aired Thursday, 4th February 2021. 2005 – Most Valuable Player in SEC Championship Game – Georgia vs. LSU 2005 – Ranked #1 in the SEC for total touchdowns in a season ... 4 – years in the NFL as a Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons 1- Year in UFL as a Quarterback for the Omaha Nighthawks Presently an on-air postgame analyst for Sports Radio 790 The Zone. After his contract expired following the season, Shockley was re-signed to a future contract on January 4, 2010. Despite the loss, Shockley had an excellent performance throwing for 277 yards (on 20 completions in 33 attempts) and three touchdowns while running for 71 yards on eight carries.[14]. And we'll throw in a little culture and humor for fun. [24], Shockley's Omaha Nighthawks finished 2011 at 1–4 as their only win came on October 1 against Sacramento in a close one, 33–30. Atlanta Falcons Postgame Breakdown presented by AT&T Tune in weekly as Mike Conti and DJ Shockley break down the big moments of each game and dissect the key plays! The Falcons official website reports that the team on Friday waived backup QB D.J. Not an NFL calibre QB though, Help determine the seeding for our Greatest Falcons Moments bracket: Region 4, Report confirms Falcons will not franchise S Keanu Neal, Add ex-Titans WR Kalif Raymond to the list of players the Falcons might sign, GM Terry Fontenot confirms again that Falcons plan to add QB, WR talent in 2021, Falcons announce signing of punter Dom Maggio. 5. posted by zooker on Jul 09, 2010. Shockley returned for the ninth game of the season on November 12 against the Auburn Tigers, but despite playing very well, completing 20-of-36 passes for 304 yards and two touchdowns and running eight times for another 40 yards, Georgia lost the game 31–30 on a last-second field goal to fall to 7–2 on the season. [2] Shockley; Facts, Rumors and the latest Gossip. WWW Search 2020; D.J. Shockley Speaking Fee and Booking Agent Contact; Falcons waive QB D.J. The Gold and Green train is back on the tracks. The Falcons won't be going to the playoffs this season, but on Sunday they provided fans a moment to remember by upsetting the heavily favored 49ers on the road. At once, there was Matt Ryan, Sam Baker, and the rookies.. For twice, there was Chris Redman, Laurent Robinson and gang.. For thrice, tonight at the Falcons store at Perimeter Mall, there was fullback Ovie Mughelli, running back Jerious Norwood, and posse signing autographs for canned goods. Matt Schaub overcame plenty of hurdles. He is a member of the Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. Shockley, again Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 9, 2010, 9:51 PM EDT After the 2005 college football season, Georgia quarterback D.J. He threw 28 touchdowns and for more than 3,200 yards his final two seasons while rushing for nearly 1,600 yards. 1 ranked QB), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, Marvelous Metro Eleven, Class AAAA All-State Quarterback, and 2000 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAA All-State Quarterback. Shockley … [11], In Georgia's seventh game of the season against Arkansas, Shockley had to leave early in the second quarter with a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. DJ Shockley left his mark on Georgia football by leading the Bulldogs to the SEC title in 2005. The Atlanta Falcons have many options when it comes to holding the No. His attempts to stick in the NFL, of course, did not work out: Shockley spent four years with the Falcons exclusively as a third-string quarterback before his release in 2010. D.J. Redshirt junior Joe Tereshinski III was named the starter, and he finished the game completing 8-of-21 passes for 100 yards and an interception. His father, Donald Shockley Sr, was his team's head coach. FREE SHIPPING - Card will be mailed in a top loader in a regular envelope. He was the first University of Georgia player selected by the Falcons since 1994. Welcome to the Official Fan Page of DJ Shockley! DJ Shockley 2006 Leaf Certified Rookie Printing Plate 1/1 - Falcons Georgia ... D.J. DJ Shockley released. He played college football at the University of Georgia. Atlanta Falcons QB DJ Shockley Football Camp. Falcons hire new assistant director of college scouting Dwaune Jones; Falcons 2021 coaching staff tracker ; The Falcoholic. DJ Shockley. He had 24 rushes for 113 yards in 10 games. … Shockley signed with the team on August 23 and became a backup quarterback playing behind former Philadelphia Eagles' Jeff Garcia. As a senior, he threw for 1,861 yards and 11 touchdowns, as well as rushing for 864 yards and eight more touchdowns. Following the news that Daniels may soon become a Bulldog, former Georgia SEC Championship winning quarterback DJ Shockley weighed in, and commented on how important it is to have competition at the quarterback position. UGA's new incoming head coach in 2001, Mark Richt, made Shockley a priority recruit, and he is generally regarded as Richt's first official recruit at Georgia. He was released from the practice squad October 21 to make room on the roster for running back Antone Smith. 10 ranking nationally by the AP College Football Poll during his senior year. Shockley contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. Shockley breaks down Matt Ryan’s game-winning TD pass Falcons Moving ForwardFrom "Falcons Playback:" Coach Dan Quinn and Matt Ryan discuss how to move forward during a 4-8 season. Details about DJ Shockley 2006 Leaf Certified Rookie Printing Plate 1/1 - Falcons Georgia. Shockley threw for two touchdowns and ran for another as Georgia won the game, 34–14, to claim the 2005 SEC Championship title. Shockley (born March 23, 1983) is a former American football quarterback. https://twitter.com/DjShockley3 During the next season, Omaha re-signed Shockley to the team on July 15, 2011. Shockley of the Atlanta Falcons Shockley was named the MVP of the SEC Championship game. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft where he served as a backup quarterback for four and a half years. Shockley, a seventh-round pick in 2006 who has been backup quarterback for the Falcons over the past three seasons, has … Please contact me if you want the card shipped in a bubble mailer for an additional cost of $3.88. Because of his injury, he had to sit out Georgia's eighth game of the season against one of the school's most hated rivals, the University of Florida Gators, in the Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic. Even though many mock drafts projected him to be taken earlier, the 6-0⅞, 214-pound Shockley was drafted in the 7th round (223rd overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft. NFL still hasn’t announced 2021 salary cap, may push back franchise tag deadline, Falcoholinks: All the Falcons news you need for Monday, Mar. He was one of 11 Division I-A football players named to AFCA's National Good Works Team, which recognizes "players who have devoted themselves to exemplary community service." Shockley played football, basketball and ran track at North Clayton High School. Donald Eugene "D. It's all here. In a tough battle, hometown favorite Shockley won the third string job over Joey Harrington. Shockley had a chance to win the job as the Falcons’ top backup last summer. Prior to ESPN, Shockley served as an analyst for Raycom, Big Ten Network, WSB-TV (Atlanta), and the Atlanta Falcons. Falcons Playback: DJ Shockley's Top Takeaway From The Green Bay GameDJ Shockley and Randy Waters discuss the top cause of the Falcons loss to the Packers. Top Videos $34.99 + shipping. The Last 15 Seconds of Every NCAA National Championship Title Game Since 2010 (2010-2018) NCAAB - Duration: 7:28. Posts about DJ Shockley written by sittingpugs. DJ Shockley takes you through the Xs and Os of the key plays from Sunday's win against the Falcons rivals, the New Orleans Saints, in this week's Film Session. DJ Shockley takes you through the Xs and Os of the key plays from Sunday's win against the Falcons rivals, the New Orleans Saints, in this week's Film Session. [6], In 2003, Shockley injured his knee midway through the season and finished with 9-of-21 pass attempts for 88 yards and one touchdown. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Top Videos The native of College Park, Georgia wa… He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 1. He was also chosen as a semi-finalist for the 2005 Draddy Trophy. ‎Former Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Falcons QB, DJ Shockley, talks sports with some of the biggest names in the game. Even though many mock drafts projected him to be taken earlier, the 6-0⅞, 214-pound Shockley was drafted in the 7th round (223rd overall) by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2006 NFL Draft. He agreed to attend a minicamp with the Omaha Nighthawks of the UFL on July 19, 2010. SHOCKLEY 2006 Donruss Classics Rookie PRINTING PLATE SP 1/1 of 1 DJ Falcons. Shockley played football, basketball and ran track at North Clayton High School. D.J. KodyKaz Recommended for you Following the Bulldogs' opening win against Boise State, Shockley was named Cingular All-America Player of the Week for his 374-yard, six touchdown effort (289 yards, 5 TDs passing; 85 yards, 1 TD rushing) against the Broncos. Falcons dump D.J. [4] He also threw a 37-yard TD pass in the Nokia Sugar Bowl win over Florida State University as the Bulldogs wrapped up their first SEC Championship season in 20 years. [1] The native of College Park, Georgia was a highly recruited QB earning various national accolades: 2000 USA Today All-USA Second Team, Max Emfinger's Top 125 players (#1 Athletic quarterback), 2000 Parade Magazine All-America Team, SUPERPREP Elite 50 (SuperPrep's No. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. [22] The Nighthawks later released him during training camp on September 2, 2011. Subsequently, Harrington was released by the Falcons shortly after the announcement. On September 5, 2009, Shockley was cut by the Falcons, but was signed to the practice squad on September 6. Shockley became the starting quarterback by his sophomore season at North Clayton High School. As a senior, he threw for 1,861 yards and 11 touchdowns, as well as rushing for 864 yards and eight more touchdowns. Shockley, the club announced Friday afternoon. Then, in the fourth quarter of a preseason game at Buffalo on Aug. 17, 2007, Shockley’s right foot slipped, causing his left leg to twist awkwardly before he was tackled. He has committed to Georgia Bulldogs. On August 27, 2006, then Falcons head coach Jim Mora announced that Shockley had made the team as the 3rd string quarterback (over Bryan Randall) and would lead the scout team. View Dj Shockley’s profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. D.J. Georgia lost the game, 14–10.[12]. Omaha finished the season at 3–5, and Shockley completed 2-of-5 passes for 30 yards in limited playing time. Shockley went 10-of-14 passing for 102 yards and two touchdowns as coach Richt rotated him into the game every third series during the contest. Analysts, and those in the media, are divided when it comes to who the Falcons will pick from quarterback to offensive lineman to defensive end.