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Jeremy Shockey is credited as an American football player. Jeremy Shockey was born on August 18, 1980 in Ada, Oklahoma, United States. The age as of 2026 is 45.
My Take
Jeremy Shockey embodies the raw, emotional side of football that I am drawn to. A first-round pick out of Miami in 2002, the brash tight end from Ada, Oklahoma played with his whole body and his whole heart, loud on and off the field but able to back it up. I have a soft spot for athletes who wear their fire openly rather than hiding behind polish. Shockey was never the model citizen, but that ferocity made him magnetic to watch. To me he stands as a reminder that football, at its best, is theatre fuelled by genuine intensity.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeremy Shockey
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェレミー・ショッキー
- Reading
- じぇれみー・しょっきー
- Born
- August 18, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey
- Origin
- Ada, Oklahoma, United States
- Occupation
- American football player
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeremy Shockey born?
Born August 18, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Jeremy Shockey from?
Jeremy Shockey is from Ada, Oklahoma, United States.
What does Jeremy Shockey do?
Jeremy Shockey works as American football player.
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