DJ Shockley Biography
Donald Eugene “D. J.” Shockley is a former professional football player who was a quarterback and is currently working as a sports anchor of FOX 5 Sports team. He joined the station in July 2021.
DJ Shockley Career
Shockley made many appearances on FOX 5 Atlanta as a standout High 5 Sports athlete while in North Clayton High School more than two decades ago.
He was the second rated high school quarterback in the country in 2001. Shockley played college football for Georgia Bulldogs and later helped them win two Southeastern Conference Champions (SEC) titles while playing for head coach Mark Richt. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from University of Georgia in 2005. Additionally, he describes it as one of the greatest accomplishments of his life.
After excelling at University of Georgia, he was selected in the 7th Round of the NFL Draft by the hometown Atlanta Falcons. Shockley served as a backup quarterback for four and a half years, but never played in a regular season or postseason game. During his time at Flowery Branch, Shockley got his first taste of broadcasting as he hosted his own show interviewing teammates and coaches. Shockley works as a Sports Broadcast Analyst for WSB-TV and has weekly film session for the ATL falcons on atlantafalcons.com
In addition, he has had multiple roles on TV and radio. Furthermore after his playing career, Shockley worked as a color commentator for football broadcasts and studio analyst for college football broadcasts on the ESPN network. Additionally, he worked for the Southeastern Conference Champions (SEC) Network and co-hosting Early Birds on FOX 5. Shockley enjoys vacationing, hanging out with his family and searching out the best golf courses to play in the metro area.
DJ Shockley Age
He was born Donald Eugene “D. J” Shockley in College Park, Georgia on 23 March 1983 and is now 41 years old as of 2024.
DJ Shockley Height and Weight
He stands tall at a height of 1.85M and weighs about 222lb (101 kg).
DJ Shockley Education
Shockley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from University of Georgia in 2005. He further describes it as one of the greatest accomplishments of his life.
DJ Shockley Family
He was born and raised in College Park, Georgia. His father, Donald Shockley Sr, was his team’s head coach in North Clayton High School and mother is Tanya Shockley. He has three siblings, two brothers and a sister. His two brothers have fragile X, a genetic disorder and they cannot read, drive a car or leave home.
DJ Shockley Wife
He tied the knot with his wife Portia Phillips in 2009. The couple have been together since high school and have been married for over two decades.
DJ Shockley Children
Shockley is a father to two children Milan and Mekhi Shockley.
DJ Shockley Salary and Net Worth
His average annual salary is $ 400,000 and his net worth is $ 3.5 million.
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