Justin Shaffer Explained

Justin Shaffer
Position:Guard
Birth Date:20 June 1998
Birth Place:Ellenwood, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:317
High School:Cedar Grove
(Ellenwood, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:6
Draftpick:190
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:ShafJu00

Justin Donnnell Shaffer (born June 20, 1998) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He has previously played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Atlanta Falcons. He played college football at Georgia.

Early years

Shaffer grew up in Ellenwood, Georgia and attended Cedar Grove High School. He was rated a three-star recruit and initially committed to play college football at Louisville during his junior year.[1] Shaffer flipped his commitment to Georgia shortly before National Signing Day.[2]

College career

Shaffer saw playing time as a reserve offensive lineman as a freshman and sophomore.[3] He made his first career start as a junior against Tennessee and started the next game before suffering a season-ending neck injury.[4] [5] Shaffer started all of the Bulldogs' regular season games at left tackle and started in the 2021 Peach Bowl at left guard.[6] Shaffer decided to utilize the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes who played in the 2020 season due to the coronavirus pandemic and return to Georgia for a fifth season.[7]

Professional career

Shaffer was drafted in the sixth round with the 190th pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL draft.[8] He was waived on August 30 and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] [10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[11]

On August 29, 2023, Shaffer was waived by the Falcons and re-signed to the practice squad.[12] [13] Following the end of the 2023 regular season, he signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2024.[14] Shaffer was released by the Falcons on March 28.[15]

Personal life

Shaffer is first cousins with DeAngelo Malone who also was drafted by the Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: January 14, 2016 . Louisville gets commitment from big 2017 OT . January 11, 2022 . Courier-Journal.
  2. Web site: February 15, 2016 . Cedar Grove OL Justin Shaffer, previously pledged to Louisville, signs with Georgia . January 11, 2022 . The Telegraph.
  3. Web site: October 1, 2019 . Georgia's Justin Shaffer likely will get first start vs. Tennessee . January 10, 2022 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  4. Web site: Rainey . Seth . October 1, 2020 . Justin Shaffer: "I knew I had a chip on my shoulder..." . January 11, 2022 . Rivals.com.
  5. Web site: October 14, 2019 . No. 10 Georgia left guard Shaffer ruled out against Kentucky . January 11, 2022 . Associated Press.
  6. Web site: March 30, 2021 . Taking advantage of extra year of eligibility, UGA's Justin Shaffer has something to prove . January 10, 2022 . Athens Banner-Herald.
  7. Web site: January 8, 2021 . Justin Shaffer returning to Georgia for fifth year . January 11, 2022 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
  8. Web site: April 30, 2022 . Falcons select OL Justin Shaffer No. 190 overall in 2022 NFL Draft . May 1, 2022.
  9. Web site: Bair, Scott . August 30, 2022 . Falcons announce initial 53-man roster heading into 2022 regular season . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  10. Web site: McElhaney, Tori . Bair, Scott . August 31, 2022 . Falcons add eight more players to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  11. Web site: Deighton, John . January 9, 2023 . Falcons sign 18 players to Reserve/Future contracts . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. Web site: August 29, 2023 . Falcons announce initial 53-man roster for 2023 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  13. Web site: Bair, Scott . August 30, 2023 . Falcons announce additions to practice squad . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  14. Web site: Waack . Terrin . January 10, 2024 . Falcons sign 16 players to reserve/future contracts in 2024 . January 10, 2024.
  15. Web site: Falcons release offensive lineman Justin Shaffer. March 29, 2024. atlantafalcons.com. en.
  16. Web site: Falcons select OL Justin Shaffer No. 190 overall in 2022 NFL Draft . May 10, 2022 . www.atlantafalcons.com . en-US.

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