Joe Shimko

Position:
Defensive Line
Height:
6-4
Weight:
270
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Stuart, Fla.
High School:
Martin County HS

Bowling Green

2024 | Freshman

Did not appear in any games
Redshirted season

Martin County High School

Stuart, Fla.

• Played defensive line at Martin County High School for head coach Rod Harris
• Named first-team Florida Christian Athlete
• All-area in 2022
• TC Palm Super 11 Football and freshman defensive player of the year
• Notched 48 tackles, 14.0 TFLs and 10.5 sacks as a senior in 2023
• Scored a TD on a pick-6 and a strip-6
• Caused three fumbles and recovered two fumbles
• Team captain
• Also played at St Lucie West Centennial High School before going to Martin County

Personal

• Son of Veronica Zapico and Joe Shimko
• Has two brothers, James and Drew
• Has one sister, Ella
• Father, Joe, played football at Susquehanna University