Shaun Chapas

Shaun Chapas (born May 2, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life 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 receiving touchdowns on 9 catches, 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.

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 yards, 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, Director's Honor Roll distinction for the fall semester, and was named CBS Scholar Athlete of the game versus LSU. He was waived on September 3 and was signed to the practice squad on September 5.

On November 29, he was promoted to the active roster after an injury to fullback Tony Fiammetta, making his first professional start against the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on August 31, 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).

On August 31, 2013, he was waived and re-signed the next day. He was released on October 16, to make room for wide receiver Patrick Edwards.

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

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