Shaquille Quarterman (born October 28, 1997) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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Early life

Quarterman grew up in

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, and attended

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. He posted 137 tackles, 8 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks for the Knights in his junior season. He was rated four-stars and as one of the top 10 inside linebacker recruits in the nation by ''

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'', '' Scout.com'', '' Rivals.com'' and ''

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'' and committed to play

at the

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during his junior year. As a senior, Quarterman made 101 tackles and was named the Regional Defensive Player of the Year by ''

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'' and played in the All-America Bowl after the end of the season. He finished his high school career with 412 tackles (23.5 for loss) and six sacks.

College career

Quarterman enrolled early at Miami and was named a starter at inside linebacker for the Hurricanes going into his freshman season. He started all 13 Miami's games and finished second on the team with 84 tackles, with 10 going for a loss, and three sacks and was named was named third-team All-

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(ACC) by the league's coaches and honorable mention by the media. Quarterman was also named a freshman All-American by ESPN and Pro Football Focus. As a sophomore, Quarterman was named second-team All-ACC after again finishing second on the team in tackles with 83 with seven tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks with five passes broken up. He was named first-team All-ACC in his junior season after recording 82 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, six sacks, one interception, two pass breakups, six quarterback hurries, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Following the season, Quarterman contemplated forgoing his final season of NCAA eligibility to enter the

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but ultimately decided to return to Miami for his senior year. Quarterman was named a preseason All-American by the

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and several other media outlets, as well as to the watchlists for the

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and

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s, going into his senior season. Quarterman finished the season with 107 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one forced fumble and was again named first-team All-ACC.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Quarterman was selected in the fourth round of the

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by the

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. Quarterman made his NFL debut on September 13, 2020, in the season opener against the

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, playing on special teams. He was placed on

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on November 7, 2020. He was activated on December 5, 2020.

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 5, 2024, Quarterman signed with the

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, but was waived six days later.

Los Angeles Chargers (first stint)

On August 12, 2024, Quarterman signed with the

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. He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on October 9.

Carolina Panthers

On October 15, 2024, Quarterman signed with the

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practice squad. He was released on October 29.

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

On November 6, 2024, Quarterman was signed to the Los Angeles Chargers practice squad. He was signed to the active roster on November 16.

References

External links

Miami Hurricanes bio
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