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  Michael Shaw

Michael Shaw

Player Profile

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Montezuma, Ga.

High School:
Macon County HS

Last College:
Reedley College

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 210

Position:
LB

2007 (Jr.): Transfer that appeared in nine games including four in the starting lineup ... Missed two games due to a calf injury sustained in the second half against Elon ... Made his first WCU start in the season opener at Alabama ... Ranked sixth on the team with 54 total tackles, including 22 solo stops ... Also posted two tackles for loss ... Forced a fumble against Presbyterian, but the Blue Hose recovered the loose ball ... Twice tallied a career-high 12 tackles, doing so in starting roles at Georgia Southern and again in the season finale against Furman ... Led the WCU defense with seven tackles including one for loss in the annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western: Played for the Reedley College Tigers as a safety but was converted to linebacker at WCU ... In his final season at Reedley, only played in two games tallying 13 tackles, including seven solo stops ... Also posted one TFL, one pass breakup and half a sack.