Jason Shivers

Jason Shivers [SHY-verz] (born November 4, 1982) is an American professional football coach and former player. Shivers played professionally as a defensive back in the Canadian Football League (CFL), National Football League (NFL), and NFL Europe. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Chicago Bears, Hamburg Sea Devils, New York Giants, Toronto Argonauts, and Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

Early life A 2001 graduate of Phoenix's South Mountain High School. He earned First-team Super All-State 2000 defensive honors from Phoenix Metro Magazine. He was All-state, All-league and All-region at wide receiver and free safety. As a senior had 110 tackles and four interceptions. As a junior, had 15 catches for 600 yards and 10 touchdowns and on defense, he had 70 tackles, two fumble recoveries, three caused fumbles and 10 tackles for loss.

Shivers also lettered four years in track and won state individual track titles in the 100 (10.67) and 200 meter (21.57) dashes in 2001. He also was on state champion 400-meter relay team with a time of 41.82 as a junior. He earned First-team All-Arizona Republic track team honors as a senior.

College career At Arizona State University he led the team in tackles his final three seasons, totaling 104 tackles and three interceptions in 2003 and after 121 tackles as a sophomore in 2001. Shivers posted 89 tackles as a freshman in 2000.

Professional career

St. Louis Rams Shivers was selected in the fifth round in the 2004 NFL draft by the St. Louis Rams. He was released in the preseason.

Chicago Bears After he was released by the Rams, Shivers was signed by the Chicago Bears and spent the 2004 season with that club, dressing for one regular season game.

Hamburg Sea Devils In 2006, Shivers played for the Hamburg Sea Devils.

Toronto Argonauts Shivers signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 8, 2007. However, he did not play in 2007 after suffering a season-ending injury in the team's first pre-season game against the Montreal Alouettes. He re-signed with the Argonauts on January 23, 2008. In two seasons with the Tiger-Cats, he played in 26 regular season games, starting in 23, and recorded 80 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.

Edmonton Eskimos On January 28, 2014, it was announced that Shivers had joined the Edmonton Eskimos as the team's defensive backs coach, joining newly hired head coach, Chris Jones, who was the defensive coordinator with the Argonauts in 2013. On February 8, 2019, the Riders announced that Shivers had been promoted to the role of defensive coordinator following the departure of Jones. He remained in that capacity for five years, but was not retained for the 2024 season.

Edmonton Elks On March 18, 2024, it was announced that Shivers had been hired by the Edmonton Elks to serve as the team's assistant head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach. The move reunited Shivers with Chris Jones, who had also stepped down as the team's defensive coordinator. Jones was fired midway through the 2024 season and Shivers was not retained in 2025.

Toronto Argonauts (II) It was announced on March 21, 2025, that Shivers had joined the Toronto Argonauts as the team's co-defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach, and pro player personnel assistant. He served in that capacity for one year, but was not retained in 2026.

Personal life Shivers has five children.