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Mickey Shuler's first career reception is one he's likely to remember. In the 2007 season-opener against Florida International, Shuler grabbed his first career pass and ran it into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. He finished the game with four receptions for 54 yards to begin a strong season. Playing in every game on offense and special teams last season, with three starts, Shuler made significant strides, improving as a receiver and blocker. Shuler has good hands and speed in addition to his size, skills and work ethic. His efforts in the weight room have helped him add more than 25 pounds to his frame since arriving on campus. The dedicated and instinctive Shuler is coming off a great winter conditioning session and spring and is the top candidate at tight end entering the season. Shuler is one of several Nittany Lions with family ties to the program. His father, Mickey Sr., was a standout tight end at Penn State, lettering from 1975-77 before embarking on a 14-year career in the National Football League.
2007 Junior Season
Playing in every game on offense and special teams, Shuler made significant strides, improving as a receiver and blocker. He made seven catches for 91 yards (13.0 avg.), with starts against Buffalo, Iowa and Wisconsin. In the season-opener against Florida International, Shuler grabbed his first career pass and ran it into the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. He finished the game with four receptions for 54 yards. Shuler made two grabs for 21 yards in the 38-7 win over the No. 19 Badgers. In the regular-season finale at Michigan State, Shuler grabbed a critical 16-yard reception on third down, in a drive that eventually would lead to a Rodney Kinlaw touchdown run. He also hustled downfield to save a punt from going into the end zone, with Rich Ohrnberger downing the ball at the Spartan one-yard line. Shuler saw action on 434 plays, led by 68 in the 31-10 victory over Notre Dame.
2006 Sophomore Season
In his first season on the field, Shuler gained experience at tight end and fullback and saw action in several games. He provided depth at tight end behind starter Andrew Quarless and seniors Kevin Darling and Patrick Hall.
2005 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
A three-sport standout at East Pennsboro HS, Shuler had outstanding junior and senior seasons at EPHS. As a junior for Coach Todd Stuter, he made 40 catches for 562 yards and seven touchdowns. As a senior, he caught 40 passes for 564 yards and three scores and was selected team MVP. At linebacker, he recorded 100 tackles, with 10 tackles for losses, five sacks, four interceptions, three forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries. His performance as a senior garnered him second-team all-state honors and he was named first-team all-conference as a tight end and linebacker. Shuler also ran the 400 meters and hurdle events for the track and field squad that was coached by his mother, Sue. He was a two-time MVP of the basketball squad and first-team all-conference. An outstanding student, Shuler was ranked in the top 30 of his class when he graduated.
Personal
Full name is Mickey Charles Shuler. He is the son of Mickey and Sue Shuler. Mickey Sr., was a standout tight end for the Nittany Lions, earning letters from 1975-77. He was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 1976 NFL Draft and enjoyed a highly successful career with the Jets (1978-89) and Philadelphia Eagles (1990-91). The younger Shuler is a kinesiology major. Born October 9, 1986.
