Justin Shaffer

Justin Shaffer (born June 20, 1998) is an American football offensive guard for the Atlanta Falcons.

Justin Shaffer
No. 75 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Offensive guard
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-20) June 20, 1998
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:330 lb (150 kg)
Career information
High school:Cedar Grove
(Ellenwood, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2017–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 190
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Early life and high school

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

Atlanta Falcons

Shaffer was drafted in the 6th round with the 190th pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft.[8]

References
  1. "Louisville gets commitment from big 2017 OT". Courier-Journal. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  2. "Cedar Grove OL Justin Shaffer, previously pledged to Louisville, signs with Georgia". The Telegraph. February 15, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  3. "Georgia's Justin Shaffer likely will get first start vs. Tennessee". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. October 1, 2019. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  4. Rainey, Seth (October 1, 2020). "Justin Shaffer: "I knew I had a chip on my shoulder..."". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  5. "No. 10 Georgia left guard Shaffer ruled out against Kentucky". Associated Press. October 14, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  6. "Taking advantage of extra year of eligibility, UGA's Justin Shaffer has something to prove". Athens Banner-Herald. March 30, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
  7. "Justin Shaffer returning to Georgia for fifth year". Chattanooga Times Free Press. January 8, 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  8. "Falcons select OL Justin Shaffer No. 190 overall in 2022 NFL Draft". April 30, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
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