D. J. Shockley
Shockley in 2021 | |
| No. 3 | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 23, 1983 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 222 lb (101 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | North Clayton (College Park) |
| College: | Georgia |
| NFL draft: | 2006: 7th round, 223rd pick |
| Career history | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Donald Eugene "D. J." Shockley (born March 23, 1983) is an American sports anchor and former professional football player who was a quarterback. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL draft and served as a backup quarterback for four and a half years, but never played in a regular season or postseason game. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
After his playing career, Shockley worked as a color commentator and studio analyst for college football broadcasts on the ESPN network. He became a sports anchor for WAGA-TV (Fox 5 Atlanta) in 2021.