Shane Mularkey

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
210
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Norcross, Ga.
High School:
Greater Atlanta Christian Academy

Good special teams player who provides solid depth at linebacker.

2009 - Freshman Season
Played in all 13 games primarily on special teams and as a reserve linebacker • Saw action on 169 snaps, including a season-high 33 vs. Georgia Southern • Recorded nine tackles and had a season-high three stops at Virginia Tech.

Greater Atlanta Christian Academy
Member of PrepStar's High School All-Atlantic Region Team • Coached by Ken Robinson at Greater Atlanta Christian Academy • Posted 74 tackles, four sacks and three forced fumbles as a senior • Earned the Cecil Morris Award given by the Touchdown Club of Gwinnett County to a player who would have made the all-county team had they not been injured • Missed his junior season with a torn labrum • Previously attended St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Personal
His father, Mike, is the offensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons • Son of Betsy and Mike Mularkey • Born Jan. 14, 1991 • Would choose to play for the Atlanta Falcons if he could pick any team in the NFL • Favorite possession is a Jessica Simpson autograph • Dream job is to coach in the NFL • People say he looks like Brad Pitt • Listens to country music before games • Would like to visit Ireland • Exercise and sport science major.