Andreas Shields brought reliable hands and veteran size to USF’s tight end room
In the 2012 season, Andreas Shields was a steady, physical tight end for South Florida, appearing in all 12 games and starting six while adding a catch against Chattanooga after earlier producing 17 career receptions for 219 yards and a touchdown. His calling cards were size, experience, and versatility in a run-first offense: he was used as both a receiver and a special-teams contributor, and USF described him as a “proven commodity” in a tight-end group built on physicality. If a team wants a blocker-first TE who can still chip in as a dependable short-area target, Shields fit the bill.
