Kingston Shaw
Kingston Shaw is a three-star recruit from Apopka, FL, out of The First Academy (No. 1,263 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Shaw comes from
- Apopka, FL
- The First Academy
- The First Academy is about 900 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 1,263 in the 2026 class.
Where Shaw fits
Illinois lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Illinois defensive linemen with a game this season
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From The First Academy
Also from Apopka, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Bret Bielema
Pass share
49.5%
243 pass / 248 run
Plays / game
61.4
8 games
Team sack rate
3.7%
271 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in pursuit and strength.
Illinois has produced 6 All-Conference defensive linemen and 1 All-American. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Johnny Newton was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Illinois in 2026
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school The First AcademyOrlando, FL · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,263 in the 2026 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from The First Academy: Danny Odem III (Nebraska), Brian Williams Jr. (Auburn), Demetrice McCray (Pittsburgh) and 2 more.
2026
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of The First Academy