Jason Shirley
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 30, 1985 Fontana, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 329 lb (149 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Henry J. Kaiser (Fontana, California) | ||||||||
| College: | Fresno State (2003–2007) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2008 / round: 5 / pick: 145 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Jason Shirley (born September 30, 1985) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] He played college football at Fresno State. He is currently coaching youth football in Southern California. He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Arizona Rattlers and Los Angeles Kiss.
Professional career
[edit]Cincinnati Bengals
[edit]Due to a lack of depth on the offensive line, Shirley switched from defensive tackle, the position he played for his first two NFL seasons, to offensive guard during 2009 training camp.[2] Shirley was waived by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 5, 2009. He was signed to a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2010. He was released on September 3, 2011.
Seattle Seahawks
[edit]Shirley signed with the Seattle Seahawks on October 17, 2011. He was waived on October 22.
Carolina Panthers
[edit]Shirley signed on to the Carolina Panthers' practice squad on November 8, 2011.[3] Shirley was promoted from the practice squad on December 7, 2011. He played in the final four games for the Panthers, recording four tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one forced-fumble. [4]
Indianapolis Colts
[edit]Shirley signed with the Indianapolis Colts on July 19, 2012. He was released by the Colts on August 31.
Washington Redskins
[edit]Shirley was signed to the practice squad of the Washington Redskins on September 3, 2012.[5] He was released on September 11.[6]
Arizona Rattlers
[edit]Shirley was placed on league suspension during the Arizona Rattlers ArenaBowl XXVI championship victory.[7]
Los Angeles Kiss
[edit]Shirley was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss on February 23, 2014.
WWE tryout
[edit]On October 28, 2014, Shirley was mentioned as a participant of tryout in WWE Performance Center.[8]
Personal life
[edit]In November 2008, a Fresno (Calif.) County judge sentenced Shirley to 30 days in a work program after a jury found him guilty of drunken driving and hit and run.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.
- ^ "Why Jason Shirley Changed Positions". Bleacher Report.
- ^ "Carolina Panthers Transactions". Panthers.com. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- ^ "Carolina Panthers: Jason Shriely". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on April 27, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Mike (September 3, 2012). "Redskins finalize practice squad". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved September 3, 2012.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (September 11, 2012). "Redskins Shuffle Roster, Practice Squad". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 13, 2012. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
- ^ Joe Williams (August 17, 2013). "ArenaBowl XXVI: Rattlers win 2nd Arena Football League title in row". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ Ryan Murphy & John Clapp (October 28, 2014). "'No heroes here': Three days at a WWE tryout". www.wwe.com. WWE. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
- ^ "Shirley sentenced after being found guilty of drunken driving, hit and run". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 12, 2008. Retrieved December 5, 2008.
External links
[edit]- Cincinnati Bengals bio Archived August 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Fresno State Bulldogs bio Archived August 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- 1985 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Fontana, California
- American football offensive linemen
- American football defensive tackles
- Fresno State Bulldogs football players
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Carolina Panthers players
- Arizona Rattlers players
- Los Angeles Kiss players
- Washington Redskins players
- Indianapolis Colts players