D.J. Shockley

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Selected as a seventh round (223rd pick overall) draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons in 2006.

Career
Talented player who spent his entire rookie campaign on the Falcons active roster, being designated as the team’s third quarterback.

2007 (Falcons)
Place on Injured Reserve after suffering a knee injury in a preseason game against the Buffalo Bills.

2006 (FALCONS)
Designated as the team’s third quarterback for all 16 games.

College
Participated in his first 26 games as a reserve with the Georgia Bulldogs before taking over the quarterback helm, starting his final eleven contests. Completed 153 of 277 passes (55.2%) for 2,311 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior, giving him 3,278 yards and 31 scoring strikes among his 220 of 410 career passes.

Started every game as a senior, ranking fourth on the school’s season-record list with 2,311 yards passing. Completed 153 of 277 passes (55.2%) with 21 touchdowns and only five interceptions. Named first team All-Southeastern Conference by the Associated Press and second-team by the SEC Coaches as a senior in addition to being named a finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is given to the nation’s top senior collegiate quarterback.

As a junior, completed 26 of 60 passes (43.3%) for 464 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in 10 games behind starter David Greene. Added 113 yards on 24 carries (4.3 avg).

Personal
Attended North Clayton (College Park, Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Don Shockley (D.J.’s father).

As the 2000 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State quarterback, he threw for 1,861 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior, as well as rushed for 864 yards and eight more scores.

Born Donald Shockley, Jr., on March 23, 1983 in College Park, Georgia.