Jeremy Charles Shockey was born on 18 August 1980, in Ada, Oklahoma, USA. He is a former professional American Football player in the National Football League (NFL), best known for his two Super Bowl wins with the Giants and the Saints. He is considered as one of the best during his time, earning four Pro Bowl selections as well as Rookie of the Year, and all his efforts have helped in putting his net worth to where it is now.
How rich is Jeremy Shockey? As of early-2016, sources inform us of a net worth that is at $15 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the NFL. He has received high contracts which have raised his wealth dramatically, and he also played at the University of Miami before joining the NFL. All of this has ensured the current status of his finances.
Jeremy Shockey Net Worth $15 Million
Jeremy would start getting recognition for his football skills while attending Ada High School. He played and lettered all four seasons as an outside linebacker and wide receiver. He was given multiple recognitions, was an honor student, and even played basketball during his time there.
After high school, Jeremy went to the University of Miami where he played with the Hurricanes. He would start to shine during his second year, helping the team get an 11-1 record and receiving multiple honors. He then became a part of the national championship team in 2001, earning the titles of National Champion and All-American. After his success, he decided to enter the NFL Draft.
He was selected 14th overall pick during the 2002 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. His transition to the professional level was easy and he would soon become Rookie of the Year, eventually earning four Pro Bowl appearances during his first five years in the NFL. In 2005, Shockey signed a five-year contract extension worth $26.38 million, increasing his net worth dramatically and making him the highest paid tight end in the league. He continued to make strong performances, but was injured during 2007 which saw him miss most of the season. During the time of his injury, the Giants would go on and win Super Bowl XLII against the New England Patriots. Shockey was upset about rumors and speculation that the team was fine without him and that they were looking to trade. Eventually, with bad blood between him and the management, the Giants the traded him to the New Orleans Saints.
While he played less time with the Saints due to injuries, he still managed to help the team get a Super Bowl win against the Indianapolis Colts in Super Bowl XLIV. He played with the Saints until 2011, when he was released. He then signed a one-year contract in 2011 with the Carolina Panthers, but was not resigned after apparently playing a good year with them.
For his personal life, it is known that Jeremy was married to Daniela Cortazar-Shockey in 2012, but filed for divorce just eight months after their marriage. He has a large tattoo on his right arm incorporating national symbols, that took a total of 21 hours to complete.
