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) | ||||||||
| College | Fresno State (2003–2007) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2008: 5th round, 145th overall pick | ||||||||
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Jason Shirley (born September 30, 1985) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] He was also a member of the Seattle Seahawks, Carolina Panthers, Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Arizona Rattlers and Los Angeles Kiss.
He is currently coaching youth football in Southern California.[citation needed]
Professional career
[edit | edit source]Cincinnati Bengals
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Shirley signed with the Seattle Seahawks on October 17, 2011. He was waived on October 22.
Carolina Panthers
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Shirley signed with the Indianapolis Colts on July 19, 2012. He was released by the Colts on August 31.
Washington Redskins
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]Shirley was placed on league suspension during the Arizona Rattlers ArenaBowl XXVI championship victory.[7]
Los Angeles Kiss
[edit | edit source]Shirley was assigned to the Los Angeles Kiss on February 23, 2014.
WWE tryout
[edit | edit source]On October 28, 2014, Shirley was mentioned as a participant of tryout in WWE Performance Center.[8]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]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]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- 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