Jason Shivers facts for kids
Shivers with the Edmonton Elks in 2024
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| Born: | November 4, 1982 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school: | South Mountain |
| College: | Arizona State |
| NFL Draft: | 2004 / Round: 5 / Pick: 158 |
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Jason Shivers (born November 4, 1982) is an American football coach and former player. He recently worked as an assistant head coach and defensive coordinator for the Edmonton Elks. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Shivers used to play professional football as a defensive back. He played in the CFL, the National Football League (NFL), and NFL Europe. The St. Louis Rams first chose him in the 2004 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears, Hamburg Sea Devils, New York Giants, Toronto Argonauts, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Jason Shivers graduated from South Mountain High School in Phoenix in 2001. He was a top player in football. He earned "First-team Super All-State" honors as a defensive player. He was also named All-state, All-league, and All-region. He played both wide receiver and free safety.
In his senior year, Shivers made 110 tackles and had four interceptions. As a junior, he caught 15 passes for 600 yards and 10 touchdowns. On defense, he had 70 tackles and caused three fumbles.
Shivers was also a talented track athlete. He earned four letters in track. In 2001, he won state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. He was also part of a state champion 400-meter relay team.
College Football Career
Jason Shivers played college football at Arizona State University. He was a key player for the team. He led the team in tackles for his last three seasons.
In 2003, he had 104 tackles and three interceptions. As a sophomore in 2001, he made 121 tackles. In his freshman year in 2000, Shivers recorded 89 tackles.
Professional Playing Career
Jason Shivers began his professional football journey after college. He played for several teams in different leagues.
St. Louis Rams
The St. Louis Rams picked Shivers in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. However, he was released from the team before the regular season started.
Chicago Bears
After leaving the Rams, Shivers joined the Chicago Bears. He spent the 2004 season with them. He played in one regular season game for the Bears.
Hamburg Sea Devils
In 2006, Shivers played for the Hamburg Sea Devils. This team was part of NFL Europe.
New York Giants
Shivers spent the 2006 preseason with the New York Giants. He was released by the team before the regular season began.
Toronto Argonauts
Shivers signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 2007. Unfortunately, he suffered an injury in a preseason game. This injury kept him from playing during the 2007 season. He re-signed with the Argonauts in 2008.
In 2008, Shivers played in 14 regular season games. He started in seven of those games. He made 30 defensive tackles and had two interceptions. The next season, 2009, he became a regular starter. He played in 17 games and had 64 defensive tackles.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 17, 2010, Shivers signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played for them for two seasons. During his time with the Tiger-Cats, he played in 26 regular season games. He recorded 80 defensive tackles and three interceptions.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Jason Shivers became a football coach. He has coached for several teams in the CFL.
Toronto Argonauts
Shivers started his coaching career with the Toronto Argonauts in 2013. He worked as a defensive assistant.
Edmonton Eskimos
In 2014, Shivers joined the Edmonton Eskimos as their defensive backs coach. He worked under head coach Chris Jones. Shivers coached with the Eskimos for two seasons. In 2015, he won his first Grey Cup championship with the team.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
In December 2015, Shivers moved to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He again joined Chris Jones, who became the new head coach. Shivers continued as the defensive backs coach.
In 2019, the Roughriders promoted Shivers to defensive coordinator. A defensive coordinator is in charge of the team's defense. He held this important role for five years.
Edmonton Elks
On March 18, 2024, Shivers was hired by the Edmonton Elks. He became the team's assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach. This move reunited him with Chris Jones. However, Jones was fired during the 2024 season, and Shivers was not kept for 2025.
Personal Life
Jason Shivers has five children. His children are Ta'Kia (born in 2000), Jason (born in 2005), Jaeda (born in 2007), Ameera (born in 2013), and Edward (born in 2016).
