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Biography

 
2007
 
Check out video highlights for D.J. Shockley on NFL.com.
 
2006 Draft
Originally selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round (223rd selection overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
 
College Career
Participating in his first 26 games as a reserve with the Georgia Bulldogs, DJ Shockley took over the quarterback helm, starting his final eleven contests.  DJ 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.  His 3,278 yards rank tenth on the school's career-record passing list and his 31 career touchdowns rank seventh in school annals.  His 2,301 yards passing as a senior and was rank fourth on Georgia's season-record list.
 
2005
  • Named first team All-Southeastern Conference the Associated Press and second-team by the SEC Coaches.
  • Division-I semifinalist for the Draddy Trophy, given to a top college football player who has at least a 3.0 grade point average and has completed significant community service.
  • Finalist for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, which is given to the nation's top senior collegiate quarterback.
  • Semifinalist for the Maxwell Award, which is given annually to the collegiate Player of the Year.
  • One of eleven players named to the AFCA National Good Works Team for outstanding contributions in community service. Elected by his teammates as permanent team captain of the 2005 Bulldogs.
  • Named SEC Offensive Player of the Week, Cingular Wireless/ABC Sports All- America Player of the Week and The Sporting News Player of the Week vs. Boise State.
  • Chosen MVP of the SEC Championship Game vs. Louisiana State.
  • Part of a class that earned 44 victories--most by any senior class in Georgia history.
  • Started every game, ranking fourth on the school's season-record list with 2,311 yards passing, completing 153 of 277 passes (55.2%) with 21 touchdowns and only five interceptions.
  • His 21 scoring strikes rank third on Georgia's annual record list.
2004
  • Member of the Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll.
  • Completed 26-of-60 passes (43.3%) for 464 yards, four touchdowns and an interception in ten games behind starter David Greene.
  • Added 113 yards on 24 carries (4.3 avg).
2003
  • Had a solid preseason, pressing David Greene for the starting job, but was relegated to reserve duty in six contests before a torn meniscus in his left knee vs. Tennessee would force him to miss eight games.
  • Finished with 9 of 21 passes (42.9%) for 88 yards, a touchdown and an interception.
  • Carried 16 times for 101 yards (6.3 avg) and a score.
2002
  • Played in ten games as a reserve quarterback.
  • Completed 32 of 52 passes (61.5%) for 415 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions.
  • Carried 36 times for 115 yards (3.2 avg) and a pair of scores. Also had a 4-yard reception.
High School
  • Attended North Clayton (College Park, Ga.) High School, playing football for head coach Don Shockley (D.J.'s father).
  • Earned second-team USA Today All-USA honors in 2000.
  • Member of Parade and Super Prep's All-American squads and was also rated the top quarterback in the country by Super Prep, who afforded him with Elite 50 accolades.
  • Earned spots on the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Top 50 in Georgia, Marvelous Metro Eleven and Class AAAAA All-State teams.
  • The 2000 Georgia Sports Writers Association Class AAAAA All-State quarterback threw for 1,861 yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior, as well as rushing for 864 yards and eight more scores.
  • During his junior season, gained 1,352 aerial yards with 17 touchdowns and added 733 yards on the ground with nine scores.
  • Three-year starter in football. Also excelled in baseball, basketball and track.
Personal
  • Speech Communications major.
  • Father, Don, Sr., served as coach at North Clayton High School during D.J.'s time at that school.
  • Born Donald Shockley, Jr., on March 23, 1983 in College Park, Georgia.
  • Resides in Riverdale, Georgia.