26 Facts About Jeremy Shockey

Jeremy Shockey played college football at the University of Miami and was drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft as the 14th pick.

The winner of the first-ever Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year Award in 2002, Shockey earned four Pro Bowl selections in his career and won the Super Bowl with the Giants in Super Bowl XLII and the Saints in Super Bowl XLIV.

Jeremy Shockey returned four punts for touchdowns and was named to Oklahoma's All-District, All-County, and All-State teams.

Jeremy Shockey played basketball and was an honor roll student.

In 2001, Jeremy Shockey was an integral member of the national championship Miami team.

Jeremy Shockey led the team with 45 receptions and had 604 yards receiving and eight touchdowns.

Jeremy Shockey 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.

Jeremy Shockey was interviewed about his time at the University of Miami for the documentary The U, which premiered December 12,2009, on ESPN.

Jeremy Shockey appeared in the documentary's sequel, The U Part 2.

Jeremy Shockey was selected 14th in the first round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.

Jeremy Shockey 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.

Jeremy Shockey was one of the focal points in the Giants offensive passing attack.

Jeremy Shockey signed a five-year contract extension with the Giants on October 12,2005, making him the highest paid tight end in professional football.

Jeremy Shockey turned in another strong performance during the 2006 season, catching 66 passes for 623 yards and tying a career-high with seven touchdown receptions.

On December 16,2007, in week 15 of the season, while playing the Washington Redskins, Jeremy Shockey suffered a fractured fibula and damage to his ankle.

Jeremy Shockey underwent surgery, and would be out for the rest of the 2007 season.

The Giants' success even without Jeremy Shockey sparked immediate speculation that the team would be better without the often vocal and increasingly injured tight end.

Jeremy Shockey declined to participate in several Giants team celebrations, including a White House tribute for the new Super Bowl champions and the team's blue carpet ring ceremony.

Jeremy Shockey was a minor factor for the Saints during the 2008 NFL Season, in which he caught 50 passes for a career low 483 yards and a career low 0 touchdowns.

In 2009, Jeremy Shockey became an important offensive weapon for the Saints, catching 48 passes for 569 yards and averaging close to 12 yards per reception.

In Super Bowl XLIV, Jeremy Shockey caught the go-ahead touchdown pass from Drew Brees.

On February 22,2011, Jeremy Shockey was released by the Saints.

March 3,2011, Jeremy Shockey signed with the Panthers for a 1 year $4 Million deal, $1 Million guaranteed.

Jeremy Shockey played 15 games, catching 37 passes for 455 yards, averaging 12.3 yards per reception and 4 touchdowns.

Jeremy Shockey 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.

In 2002, Jeremy Shockey said in a radio interview that he hoped there were no gay players in the NFL.