Russell Shaw
Russell Shaw
  • Class:
    2022
  • Sport(s):
    Football (1994-95)

Bio

One of the greatest wide receivers and all-purpose players in Warriors history, Shaw’s name is all over the ECC Record Book. His sophomore year in 1995 ranks eighth all-time in receiving as he hauled in 65 receptions for 1,045 yards and 12 touchdowns. Overall, his 101 total receptions for 1,790 yards ranks third all-time. His 25 career receiving touchdowns also rank as the most ever in ECC history. Along with being a threat at the receiver position, Shaw also wreaked havoc on kickoff returns. He ranks third all-time at ECC with 774 kickoff return yards in his two-year career including a touchdown. Shaw would go on to receive a scholarship to Michigan University where he was a member of the 1997 NCAA National Champions as selected by the Associated Press Top-25 poll. In 1997, Shaw played in all 12 games and had 25 receptions for 284 yards and two touchdowns. He also returned 11 punts for 80 yards, spelling Heisman Trophy winner and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. Shaw was the first ever Warriors player to receive a scholarship from Michigan.