Jack Shields gives Albany a dual-threat QB with game experience
Jack Shields should matter to Albany because he brings real Division I snaps, some run-threat juice, and enough passing production to suggest he can operate beyond pure game management. In 2023 at Old Dominion, he completed 25 of 47 passes for 353 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions, while also adding 53 rushing yards and a rushing score; his 66-yard rushing TD hints at a quarterback who can stress defenses outside the pocket.[4][6] He then transferred to Buffalo in 2024, where his role was limited, so the upside case is more about fit and development than proven star power.[4][6]
