Shaun Chapas

Shaun "Chapstick" Chapas (born May 2, 1988) is a former American football fullback in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions.  He played college football at the University of Georgia. 

Early years
Chapas attended Bolles School, where he was named the starter at fullback as a freshman.  As a junior, he had 9 rushing touchdowns on 38 carries and 2 more on 9 receptions, while helping his team win the Class AA state title. 

As a senior, he missed the entire season after tearing his ACL.  He was still rated the eighth-best fullback in the nation and fifth on the Florida Top-100 Rivals.com team. 

College career
Chapas accepted a football scholarship from the University of Georgia, where he was redshirted to recover from his previous injury.  After being named the Most Improved Running Back at the conclusion of spring drills in 2007, he appeared in all 13 games with 11 carries for 41 yards and three catches for 22 yards while also playing an important role on special teams and making 12 tackles.  The Dawgs concluded the 2007 season with a New Years Day Sugar Bowl Victory over the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Rainbow Warriors. 

As a sophomore in 2008, Chapas appeared in all 13 games (6 starts) for the preseason #1 ranked team in the country, while also playing special teams.  He caught nine passes for 120, he scored his first career touchdown and made 2 special teams tackles.  He was named CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III First Team, Earned SEC Academic Honor Roll and Director's Honor Roll distinction for the fall semester, and was named CBS Scholar Athlete of the game versus LSU. 

As a junior in 2009, he appeared in 12 games (7 starts).  He was tabbed by Sporting News as "SEC's Best Blocking Back."  In addition to his lead blocking, he had seven carries for 45 yards and a touchdown, nine receptions for 50 yards and a touchdown as well as 4 special teams tackles. 

As a senior in 2010, Chapas was selected as the team's overall permanent captain.  Appearing in 11 games (9 starts), he had 15 carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns while catching five passes for 29 yards and two touchdowns.  He also had one specia teams tackle.  At the team's annual awards Gala, Chapas earned the team's Coaches Leadership Award for Special Teams, the Leon Farmer Award for dedication to the strength and conditioning program and the David Jacobs Award as the player who by example portrays courage, spirit, character and determination.  At the conclusion of the 2010 season, he missed the AutoZone Liberty Bowl after having ankle surgery. 

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys
Chapas was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (220th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.  He was waived on September 2 and was signed to the practice squad. 

On November 28, he was promoted to the active roster after an injury to fullback Tony Fiammetta, making his first professional start against the Arizona Cardinals.  He played in 3 games and had one reception for nine yards.  He was released on August 30, 2012. 

Detroit Lions
On September 2, 2012, the Detroit Lions signed him to their practice squad.  On December 14, he was promoted to the regular roster and appeared in the final five games of the season, playing in 3 games (one start). 

Chapas was waived on August 30, 2013 and re-signed to the practice squad.  He was released on October 13, to make room for wide receiver Patrick Edwards. 

Jacksonville Jaguars
On November 26, 2013, he was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars' practice squad.  He was released on May 12, 2014. 

Baltimore Ravens
On May 19, 2014, Chapas signed as a free agent with the Baltimore Ravens.  He was waived with an injury settlement on August 25 after injuring both of his shoulders during training camp. 

References

Category:1988 births
Category:Living people
Category:People from St. Augustine, Florida
Category:Players of American football from Florida
Category:American football fullbacks
Category:American football running backs
Category:Georgia Bulldogs football players
Category:Dallas Cowboys players
Category:Detroit Lions players
Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players
Category:Bolles School alumni