Most crucial Jayhawks 2015: No. 19 – S Tevin Shaw
photo by: Nick Krug
Kansas safety Tevin Shaw, left, laughs with a teammate during Fan Appreciation Day, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014 at Memorial Stadium.
It’s back to the secondary for today’s entry on the list of most crucial Jayhawks for the 2015 season.
This Kansas University football player has flown under the radar for much of his career but, as a junior, definitely could be poised to play his way into a much more important role this season.
He has experience, is put together well and is a smart player with great athleticism.
Here’s a little more on No. 19.
19. Tevin Shaw, 5-foot-11, 194-pound Jr. Safety
With 2012 signing day just days away, Shaw called Iowa to inform coaches that he was going to sign with the Hawkeyes, who had been recruiting him as a running back. It was at that point that he was informed the school had run out of scholarships. Smaller schools, such as Temple, had moved on at that point, leaving Shaw scrambling.
Kansas saved the day for Shaw, who had rushed for 1,596 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior, leading Piscataway High to second consecutive New Jersey state title.
KU decided to play him at safety, where he didn’t stand out in practice during his red-shirt season. He played well on special teams as a red-shirt freshman and made a big step forward last season, starting eight games at nickelback. Shaw is coming off a strong spring and is expected to start in the secondary.
Based on his success in high school, Shaw could be available for emergency action at running back, where injuries have left KU extremely thin.
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