Adam Shaw
Freshman linebacker on Michigan State's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 223 lb · River Vale, NJ · Pascack Valley
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 1030 nationally · Signed with Michigan State
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 linebacker on Michigan State's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Michigan State in 2026.
Adam Shaw
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Michigan State3-star out of Pascack Valley
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Fitzgerald
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Michigan State -- now graded to hold down a real role in the linebacker room.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in pursuit and tackling.
Michigan State has produced 1 All-Conference linebackers.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan State
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Michigan State
Returning around him
- 2 Michigan State players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -18 net (28 in / 46 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan State · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #61 · 2026 recruiting class #45
Background
Enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester. HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Ranked one of the best linebackers in the country by 247Sports (No. 56) and Rivals (No. 73) . . . listed among the top overall prospects in the state of New Jersey in the Class of 2026 by 247Sports...
The linebacker corps · Michigan State
- #5Jordan Hall88 tackles · 2025
- #18Dion Crawford79 tackles · 2025
- #45Brady Pretzlaff4 tackles · 2025
- #44Caleb Wheatland1 tackle · 2025
- #16Adam Shawno box-score line yet
4 more on the roster · Michigan State team page