Shakir Soto

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Shakir Soto
Personal information
Born: (1994-02-12) February 12, 1994 (age 30)
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school: G.A.R. Memorial
(Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania)
College: Pittsburgh
Position: Defensive tackle
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Shakir Jammal Soto (born February 12, 1994) is an American football defensive tackle. He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh. After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, Soto signed as a free agent with the Denver Broncos. Over the course of four years in the NFL, Soto was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders, Dallas Cowboys, and Seattle Seahawks.

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Early life

Soto was born one of four children to Rhonda Vieney. He has two brothers and one sister. His uncle Terry Vieney played college football at Bloomsburg University. [1]

High school career

While at G.A.R Memorial, Soto played as a defensive lineman and became a two-time All-State Class AA selection. [1]

College career

Soto enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh where he played in defensive lineman, defensive end and defensive tackle positions from 2013 to 2016. While at Pittsburgh, Soto was a communication major. [1]

Professional career

Denver Broncos

On May 12, 2017, the Denver Broncos signed Soto to play as a defensive tackle. He was cut from the team four months later on September 3, 2017. [2]

Las Vegas Raiders

On December 21, 2017, the Las Vegas Raiders added Soto to the practice squad. On January 2, 2018, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Soto to as part of its reserve roster. On September 1, 2018, Soto was waived and shortly after cut from the team the following day. [2]

San Diego Fleet

Soto started 2019 with the San Diego Fleet of the Alliance of American Football (AAF). He made four sacks and 20 tackles in eight games. [3]

Dallas Cowboys

On April 9, 2019, Soto was signed by the Dallas Cowboys. Soto was waived on August 31, 2019, before being cut from the team on September 1. [2]

Seattle Seahawks

On December 24, 2019, the Seattle Seahawks added Soto to the practice squad. On May 5, 2020, Soto was cut from the team. [2]

BC Lions

Soto was signed to the practice roster of the BC Lions in October 2021. [4]

New Orleans Breakers

Soto was selected with the eighth pick of the 24th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers. [5]

St. Louis BattleHawks

The St. Louis BattleHawks selected Soto in the sixth round of the 2023 XFL Supplemental Draft on January 1, 2023. [6]

San Antonio Brahmas

Soto signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on March 8, 2023. [7] He was released on July 10, 2023. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Shakir Soto". Pittsburgh Panthers Athletics. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Shakir Soto's Profile on "Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Shakir Soto Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  4. ↑ Baker, Matt (October 18, 2021). "Lions Add QB Kevin Thomson, DL Shakir Soto To Practice Squad". BC Lions .
  5. ↑ "Former Pitt DT Shakir Soto selected by the New Orleans Breaks in USFL Draft". February 23, 2022. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Supplemental Draft Picks 2023". XFL.com. Retrieved January 2, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved July 16, 2023.

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