Aaron Shampklin

Aaron Shampklin (born October 18, 1999) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Harvard. He previously played for the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Houston Gamblers and the Los Angeles Chargers.

Early years
Shampklin was born in Paramount, California, on October 18, 1999. He attended Long Beach Polytechnic High School in Long Beach.

College career
Shampklin played college football at Harvard.

In 2017, Shampklin scored his first career touchdown against Rhode Island. He finished the year with 363 rushing yards and three TDs.

In 2018, Shampklin played in all 10 games and was named first team All-Ivy League. He scored four touchdowns against San Diego along with a career-high 178 rushing yards. Shampklin finished with 1,053 rushing yards on 173 carries and nine touchdowns

In 2019, Shampklin would not play due to injury.

In 2020, the Ivy League cancelled their football season.

In 2021, Shampklin was name all-Ivy League for a second time. He ran for 835 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Dallas Cowboys
Shampklin signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2022. He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2022. He was then released on September 2, 2022.

Indianapolis Colts
On December 20, 2022, Shampklin signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. He signed a reserve/futures contract on January 9, 2023. He was released on May 2.

Houston Gamblers
On May 18, 2023, Shampklin signed with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL. In three games with the Gamblers, Shampklin ran for 52 yards on 12 attempts. He was released on August 1.

Los Angeles Chargers
Shampklin signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on August 15, 2023. He was waived on August 29.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Shampklin signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 17, 2024.