Shamir Sterlin is emerging as FIU’s rangy, playmaking safety
Sterlin looks like a rising **impact defender** for FIU: in the 2025 season, he started 12 games and posted **65 tackles**, **2 interceptions** and **6 pass breakups**, then entered 2026 with **preseason All-CUSA recognition** and a place on the **AFCA Allstate Good Works Team**[6][8]. What separates him is his blend of **production, durability, and leadership**—he has already shown he can diagnose plays, tackle consistently from the secondary, and make timely ball-hawking plays, which makes him a strong fit for a team needing a reliable, versatile DB with room to keep ascending[3][6].
