Willie Shaw III brings efficient, north-south punch to Toledo’s backfield
In the 2025 season, Willie Shaw III has been a compact, efficient runner for Toledo, with 85 rushing yards on 15 carries through four games and a 5.7 yards-per-carry average. His earlier production shows a steady upward arc: in the 2024 season he logged 190 yards and 3 touchdowns on 46 carries, and in 2023 he added 118 yards on 31 carries. He looks like a dependable, downhill RB who can cash in short-yardage chances and give a roster toughness, balance, and rotational depth without needing a huge touch count.
