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Sam Shields was born on 8 December, 1987 in Sarasota, Florida, U.S., is an American football player (born 1987). Discover Sam Shields's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 36 years old?
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Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
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United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 36 years old group.
Sam Shields Height, Weight & Measurements
At 36 years old, Sam Shields height is 1.8 m .
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Sam Shields Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sam Shields worth at the age of 36 years old? Sam Shields’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Sam Shields's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
He was ranked as the 28th best cornerback prospect in the draft by DraftScout.com.
Samuel George Shields III (born December 8, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL).
He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.
He recorded 37 receptions, the most by a Miami true freshman since Reggie Wayne in 1997.
During his first start against Louisville, he caught three passes for 63 yards including a reception for 49 yards.
His first touchdown reception came on a trick play where he caught a 37-yard pass from safety Lovon Ponder versus North Carolina.
Shields also scored two touchdowns in a game against Duke.
Miami earned a bowl bid to the MPC Computers Bowl against Nevada.
In the game, Shields had four catches for 101 yards and caught a 78-yard touchdown pass to win the game.
His performance earned him a spot as an honorable mention All-American on the freshman team by Sporting News.
He was also named a selection to the 2006 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Football Team.
During his sophomore season, Shields started five of the ten games that he participated in.
On September 20, 2007, in a game against Texas A&M, Shields recorded a career-high 117 yards off six receptions.
He finished the season with 27 receptions for 346 yards and three touchdowns.
Shields saw an increase in playing time and played in all 13 games during his junior year either as a receiver or on special teams.
He had a season-high three catches for 32 yards against Virginia.
He was also voted Miami's Special Teams Player of the Year.
During his final season with the Hurricanes, Shields switched positions from wide receiver to cornerback.
During a game against Georgia Tech, he made six tackles.
In a match-up between Wake Forest, Shields posted a career-high seven tackles as well as a forced fumble and recovery.
He received the Nick Chickillo Most Improved Player award on defense at Miami's awards banquet.
Shields was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2010.
He won Super Bowl XLV with the team over the Pittsburgh Steelers.
A native of Sarasota, Florida, Shields attended Booker High School, where he played football, baseball and ran track.
In football, he played wide receiver.
During his senior year, Shields had 67 receptions for 1,201 yards and 22 touchdowns.
His performance helped his team make it to the Class 3A Championship game.
Shields went undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, but received contract offers from seven teams.
Shields was projected to be a seventh round pick by the majority of NFL draft experts and scouts.
On April 26, 2010, the Green Bay Packers signed Shields, as an undrafted free agent, to a three-year, $1.22 million contract that includes a $7,500 signing bonus.
The contract was for the rookie minimum for undrafted free agents
Head coach Mike McCarthy named Shields the third cornerback on the depth chart to start the regular season, behind Charles Woodson and Tramon Williams.
He made his first career start and professional regular season debut in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener at the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded three combined tackles in their 27–20 victory.
Shields and safety Morgan Burnett became the first rookie defensive back tandem to start for the Packers since the AFL and NFL merged.
Shields was ranked the 17th best wide receiver coming out of high school by Rivals.com.
He received athletic scholarship offers from the University of Miami, Louisville, Louisiana State and Pittsburgh.
Shields also lettered twice in track and field while at Sarasota, where he was one of the state's top sprinters.
He recorded a personal-best time of 10.47 seconds in the 100-meter dash, and also ran a leg on the Sarasota 4 × 100 meters relay squad that captured the state title with a time of 41.77 seconds.
Shields ultimately decided to play for the University of Miami, where he started seven games in his freshman year.