Eric Wendell Shaw (born September 17, 1971) is an American former professional football linebacker who played three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Florida State University before transferring to Louisiana Tech University. He was selected by the Bengals in the twelfth round of the 1992 NFL draft. With the Bengals from 1992 through 1994, Shaw appeared in 28 games (10 starts).
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| Born: | September 17, 1971 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Pensacola | ||||||
| College: | Florida State (1989) Louisiana Tech (1990–1991) | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1992 / round: 12 / pick: 310 | ||||||
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Early life
editEric Wendell Shaw was born on September 17, 1971, in Pensacola, Florida.[1] He played high school football at Pensacola High School as a defensive end/outside linebacker.[1][2] He was named first-team 4A all-state his junior year in 1987.[2] He recorded 113 tackles and 24 quarterback sacks his senior year in 1988, garnering first-team 4A all-state recognition for the second consecutive season.[2] Shaw was also named a Parade, USA Today and Super Prep All-American in high school.[2]
College career
editShaw committed to play college football for the Florida State Seminoles but was ineligible to play during his freshman year in 1989 due to low SAT scores.[2][3][4] He transferred to play for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs from 1990 to 1991.[1]
Professional career
editShaw was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 12th round, with the 310th overall pick, of the 1992 NFL draft.[5] He officially signed with the team on July 20.[6] He was waived on August 31 and signed to the Bengals' practice squad the next day.[6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 13 and played in 11 games, starting one, for the Bengals during the 1992 season.[6][1] Shaw appeared in 14 games, starting nine, the next season in 1993, recording 49 tackles and one fumble recovery.[5] He played in the first three games of the 1994 season, totaling one solo tackle and one assisted tackle.[5] On September 18, 1994, Shaw was stopped by police for drunk driving and speeding.[7] He was then suspended and fined over $10,000 by the Bengals, who then released him on September 22, 1994.[7][6]
Shaw signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on February 28, 1995, and was released on July 19, 1995.[6]
A comeback attempt in 1999 with the Shreveport Knights of the short-lived Regional Football League ended after one game due to a neck injury.[8][9]
Coaching career
editShaw became an assistant football coach at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky after his NFL career.[10][11] He was promoted to head coach in 2013 and served in that role through the 2021 season, accumulating a 45–59 record.[10] He resigned after the 2021 season.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Eric Shaw". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Florida States Recruiting Class of 1989". floridastate.rivals.com. March 24, 2002. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "FSU'S DAMAGE UNKNOWN IN THE WAKE OF PROP 48". Orlando Sentinel. August 9, 1989. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ "Five Florida State football recruits and two..." Los Angeles Times. July 14, 1989. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Eric Shaw". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Eric Shaw NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ a b "Rams". Tampa Bay Times. September 21, 1994. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Haller, Doug (May 30, 1999). "Latest chance of a lifetime". Pensacola News Journal. p. 41. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- ^ Haller, Doug (May 30, 1999). "Shaw not angry at world now". Pensacola News Journal. p. 46. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c Moss, Steve (November 5, 2021). "Eric Shaw resigns as Lafayette football coach". wkyt.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ^ Kirkendall, Josh (July 7, 2013). "Former Bengals linebacker becomes a high school head coach". cincyjungle.com. Retrieved December 18, 2024.