Ronnie Shields is an American football tight end who is currently retired. He played

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at Kentucky.

Early years

Ronnie Shields was born in Los Angeles to Ron and Victoria Shields. Shields attended

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in Stone Mountain and graduated in 2010. While at Stephenson high school Ronnie didn't begin playing football until his junior year.

College career

Shields committed to University of Kentucky on October 30, 2009, and enrolled in June 2010. Shields was enrolled at Kentucky from

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Professional career

Shields went undrafted in the

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. Shields participated the

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rookie minicamp in May but was not signed. On January 4, 2016, Shields signed a futures contract with the Seattle Seahawks. On May 4, 2016, the Seahawks waived Shields. Shields was later re-signed May 9, 2016. On August 20, 2016, Shields was waived by the Seahawks with an injury designation.

References

External links

Seattle Seahawks bioKentucky Wildcats bio
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