Shaquille Quarterman Explained

Shaquille Quarterman
Current Team:Los Angeles Chargers
Number:58
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:28 October 1997
Birth Place:Orange Park, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:240
High School:Oakleaf
(Orange Park, Florida)
College:Miami (FL) (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:4
Draftpick:140
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:54
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Pfr:Q/QuarSh00

Shaquille Quarterman (born October 28, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami (FL).

Early life

Quarterman grew up in Orange Park, Florida and attended Oakleaf High School. He posted 137 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for the Knights in his junior season.[1] He was rated four-stars and as one of the top 10 inside linebacker recruits in the nation by ESPN, Scout.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports and committed to play college football at the University of Miami during his junior year.[2] As a senior, Quarterman made 101 tackles and was named the Regional Defensive Player of the Year by The Florida Times-Union and played in the All-America Bowl after the end of the season.[3] He finished his high school career with 412 tackles (23.5 for loss) and six sacks.[4]

College career

Quarterman enrolled early at Miami and was named a starter at inside linebacker for the Hurricanes going into his freshman season. He started all 13 Miami's games and finished second on the team with 84 tackles, with 10 going for a loss, and three sacks and was named was named third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) by the league's coaches and honorable mention by the media. Quarterman was also named a freshman All-American by ESPN and Pro Football Focus.[5] As a sophomore, Quarterman was named second-team All-ACC after again finishing second on the team in tackles with 83 with seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks with five passes broken up.[6] He was named first-team All-ACC in his junior season after recording 82 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, six quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.[7] Following the season, Quarterman contemplated forgoing his final season of NCAA eligibility to enter the 2019 NFL draft but ultimately decided to return to Miami for his senior year.[8]

Quarterman was named a preseason All-American by the Associated Press and several other media outlets, as well as to the watchlists for the Butkus and Chuck Bednarik Awards, going into his senior season.[9] [10] Quarterman finished the season with 107 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble and was again named first-team All-ACC.[11]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterman was selected in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12] Quarterman made his NFL debut on September 13, 2020, in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, playing on special teams.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2020.[14] He was activated on December 5, 2020.[15]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 5, 2024, Quarterman signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, but was waived six days later.[16] [17]

Los Angeles Chargers

On August 12, 2024, Quarterman signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ferrelli . Andrew . January 27, 2015 . Miami Hurricanes Recruiting: Shaquille Quarterman Talks Junior Day And More . November 7, 2019 . CanesWarning.com . FanSided.
  2. Web site: Porter . Matt . October 5, 2015 . Recruiting: UM commit Shaquille Quarterman destroyed a quarterback . November 7, 2019 . Canes Watch . The Palm Beach Post.
  3. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . July 20, 2016 . UM's next great linebacker? . November 7, 2019 . ClayTodayOnline.com . Miami Herald.
  4. Web site: August 8, 2016 . Hurricanes have precocious freshman at middle linebacker . November 7, 2019 . . Associated Press.
  5. News: Cabrera Chirinos . Christy . July 15, 2017 . Leaner, stronger Quarterman hungry to lead Hurricanes defense . November 7, 2019 . Sun-Sentinel.
  6. News: Cabrera Chirinos . Christy . August 8, 2018 . UM's Shaq Quarterman named one of ESPN's top 50 college football players . November 7, 2019 . Sun-Sentinel.
  7. News: Miller Degnan . Susan . January 1, 2019 . Miami Hurricanes star LB Shaq Quarterman to return for senior season and skip NFL Draft . November 7, 2019 . Sun Herald.
  8. Web site: January 1, 2019 . Miami Hurricanes star LB Shaq Quarterman to return for senior season and skip NFL Draft . November 7, 2019 . Miami Herald.
  9. Web site: August 20, 2019 . Shaquille Quarterman named preseason All-American . November 7, 2019 . The Florida Times-Union.
  10. Web site: Underwood . Cameron . July 23, 2019 . LBs Michael Pinckney, Shaquille Quarterman named to Butkus Award Watchlist . November 7, 2019 . StateOfTheU.com . SB Nation.
  11. Web site: Lake . David . January 15, 2020 . LB Shaq Quarterman shares thoughts on why UM struggled in 2019 . January 27, 2020 . 247Sports.com.
  12. Web site: Barney . Justin . April 25, 2020 . Jaguars draft Oakleaf High product Shaq Quarterman . April 25, 2020 . News4Jax.com.
  13. Web site: Shipley . John . September 15, 2020 . Jaguars Week 1 Rookie Report: Team's Youthful Core Shows Up in Colts Win . September 24, 2020 . SI.com.
  14. News: Johnson, James . November 7, 2020 . Jags make roster transactions on defense in preparation for Texans . December 10, 2020 . USAToday.com.
  15. News: December 5, 2020 . Jaguars Make Roster Moves . January 12, 2021 . Jaguars.com.
  16. Web site: Erby . Glenn . Eagles sign former Jaguars linebacker Shaquille Quarterman . Eagles Wire . 6 August 2024.
  17. Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles sign S Caden Sterns, release LB Shaquille Quarterman. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 11, 2024.
  18. Web site: Martinez . Valentina . Chargers Signs Former Eagles Linebacker . Sports Illustrated . 12 August 2024.