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| Position: | Director of football operations | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | September 11, 1971 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Whites Creek (TN) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Vanderbilt | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||||||||||
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Shelton Eugene Quarles (born September 11, 1971) is an important person in American football. He used to play as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Now, he works as an executive for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He is currently their Director of Football Operations.
Shelton Quarles played college football at Vanderbilt. He then joined the Miami Dolphins in 1994. He also played for the BC Lions in Canada. Most famously, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1997 to 2006.
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Shelton Quarles: A Football Journey
Shelton Quarles was born in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up loving football. He went to Whites Creek High School. There, he was a star player on the football team.
Growing Up and High School Football
In high school, Shelton was a "letterman" in football. This means he earned a special award for playing well. As a senior, he was named first-team All-State. This means he was one of the best players in the entire state.
During his high school career, he made 30 sacks. He also had 505 tackles and five interceptions. These are impressive numbers for a high school player. Shelton was also a member of the National Honor Society. He graduated from Whites Creek High School in 1990.
Playing in the NFL and CFL
After high school, Shelton Quarles played college football at Vanderbilt University. He was a very good player there. In his senior year, he was named second-team All-Southeastern Conference.
In 1994, he tried to join the Miami Dolphins. He was an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him in the NFL Draft. He signed with the Dolphins but was released before the season started.
After that, Quarles played for two seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the BC Lions in 1995 and 1996. The CFL is a professional football league in Canada.
Joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
In 1997, Shelton Quarles signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This is where he became a well-known NFL player. He played for the Buccaneers for ten seasons.
He was a key part of the team that won their first Super Bowl championship. This happened in the 2002 season. They won Super Bowl XXXVII.
Quarles also holds a special record for the Buccaneers. In 2001, he made a 98-yard interception return for a touchdown. This was the longest play in the team's history at the time.
After the 2006 season, the Buccaneers decided to release him. This happened in April 2007.
Executive Career in Football
After his playing career, Shelton Quarles stayed involved in football. He moved into an executive role. This means he helps manage the team from behind the scenes.
Working for the Buccaneers Front Office
On August 1, 2007, the Buccaneers hired Quarles as a pro scout. A pro scout watches other professional players. They help decide which players the team should try to sign.
He continued to move up in the organization. On January 20, 2011, he became the Coordinator of Pro Scouting. This meant he was in charge of other pro scouts.
Then, on July 16, 2013, he was promoted again. He became the Director of Pro Scouting. This was an even bigger leadership role.
Finally, on May 29, 2014, Shelton Quarles became the Director of Football Operations. In this role, he helps manage many parts of the team. This includes player contracts, team travel, and daily operations. He helped the Buccaneers win another Super Bowl (LV) as an executive.
Personal Life
Shelton Quarles is married to his wife, Damaris. They have three children together. Their daughter is named Gabriela Nicole. Their sons are Shelton Eugene Jr. and Carlos Antonio. The family lives in Tampa Bay, Florida.
Quarles also started a foundation called the IMPACT Foundation. This foundation helps children and young people who are at risk. It provides programs and events to help them build self-esteem. It also helps them set and reach their life goals.
