Long, disruptive Troy defender with upside if healthy
Eric Shaw is a 6-foot-5, 219-pound Troy bandit/linebacker who flashed in the 2023 season with 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 0.5 sack, then battled injury in the 2024 season after playing only four games before a season-ending practice injury.[4][9][10] What makes him intriguing is the athletic upside: Troy has described him as a former top-10 player in Alabama and a former four-star recruit who converted from receiver to defense, giving him unusual length, range, and growth potential.[13][10] If a team wants a high-upside defender with special-teams value and a strong developmental ceiling, Shaw is a worthwhile bet—provided the medicals check out.[4][9]
