Shoate was also a member of the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, New England Patriots and Detroit Lions.
Shoate attended Junípero Serra High School in San Diego, California where he played football as a quarterback and defensive back.
On December 12, 2007, Shoate was signed to the Ravens' practice squad and spent the remainder of the regular season with the team.
The Giants signed Shoate to their practice squad on January 8, 2008, where he stayed until his contract expired following Super Bowl XLII.
Shoate was signed by the Patriots on August 9, 2008, after safety Tank Williams was placed on injured reserve.