Shamir Fredericks Brings Size and DB Versatility to Albany's Secondary
Fredericks is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound defensive back who joined Albany from Monroe College and fits the profile of a long, physical safety with upside in coverage and run support. Albany listed him in its 2025 signing class, and his size gives him a differentiator that can translate to matchups against bigger receivers and tight ends. Public stat lines and recent game logs are limited in the available sources, so the clearest takeaway is his developmental value: a transfer defensive back with measurable length and a path to contribute in a safety role.[5][2][3]
