One of the most well-known quarterbacks in American football is DJ Shockley. He played for the Atlanta Falcons and the Omaha Nighthawks in the National Football League (NFL). As of now, DJ Shockley’s net worth is $3.5 million. His average yearly salary was $ 4,00,000. He finished his college career at the University of Georgia. The glorious career of this man was affluent with lots of honors. For now, he is pursuing his career as a color commentator and studio analyst for college football broadcasts on the ESPN network.
The jersey number of DJ Shockley was 3, and his position was Quarterback.
He stands up to 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 222 pounds.
The age of this man is 39.
DJ Shockley – Career Earning Details
2006
Salary from Atlanta Falcons- $275,000
Signing bonus- $53,750
Net earnings- $328,750
2007
Salary from Atlanta Falcons- $205,000
Net earnings- $328,750
2008
Salary from Atlanta Falcons- $445,000
2009
Salary from Atlanta Falcons- $88,400
2009
Salary from Atlanta Falcons- $13,437
Preliminary Stage of DJ Shockley’s Life
DJ Shockley was born in College Park, Georgia, on March 23, 1983. His full name is Donald Eugene “D. J.” Shockley. He is the son of his father, Jonaliu Shockley.
Shockley began his football career at North Clayton High School in College Park, Georgia.
He finished his college career at the University of Georgia (UGA) in Athens. He was a member of the Georgia Bulldogs football team at the time of his study at this college.
DJ Shockley’s professional NFL career
DJ Shockley was selected in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft, 223rd overall.
He made his NFL debut in 2006 with the Atlanta Falcons and remained with the team until 2010. He was a member of the Omaha Nighthawks from 2010 to 2011.
After retiring taking retirement from his professional career, he engaged with the media profession. He became a sports anchor for WAGA-TV (Fox 5 Atlanta) in 2021. Right now, he is working as a color commentator and studio analyst for college football broadcasts on the ESPN network.
Success and Recognition: DJ Shockley has received numerous awards throughout his professional career. He was part of the first-team All-SEC in 2005.
Wife and Child
DJ Shockley is a married person in his personal life. He is the husband of his high school sweetheart, Portia Phillips. He wed her in 2009. The conjugal life of DJ Shockley and Portia Phillips is blessed with one daughter named Milan.
