Josh Shaw (defensive back)

Josh Shaw
USC Trojans No. 6
Position Defensive back
Class Senior
Career history
College
Personal information
Date of birth March 27, 1992
Place of birth Palmdale, California
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight 201 lb (91 kg)

Josh Shaw (born March 27, 1992) is an American football defensive back. He played college football at USC.

Early years

Shaw attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. He played cornerback, quarterback, running back and wide receiver. As a senior he had 50 tackles and an interception on defensive, passed for 2,279 yards with 18 touchdowns as a quarterback and rushed for 921 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns. He also participated in basketball and track. He was rated by Rivals.com as a four-star recruit and was ranked as the third best cornerback in his class.[1] He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.[2]

College career

Shaw attended Florida from 2010 to 2011. He appeared in one game as a true freshman and redshirted. As a redshirt freshman in 2011 he appeared in 10 games with one start and recorded 22 tackles. Prior to the 2012 season, Shaw transferred to the University of Southern California (USC).[3][4] He was granted a hardship waiver and was eligible to play immediately without sitting out the year.[5][6] He started his USC career as a strong safety and was moved to cornerback during the middle of the season and became a starter.[7] He appeared in all 13 games with seven starts and had 30 tackles and two interceptions. As a junior in 2013, Shaw started all 14 games at both cornerback and safety. He had 67 tackles, four interceptions and a touchdown.

Prior to his senior season, Shaw was suspended by USC after he had lied about how he had suffered injuries to both his ankles.[8][9] He had originally told the team that he suffered the injuries while jumping from the second story of an apartment building to save his nephew who was drowning in the pool. In reality, he suffered the injuries after jumping from his balcony to avoid the cops who had been called by a neighbor after hearing an argument between him and his girlfriend.[10][11] Domestic violence was looked into by police, however no files were charged.[12][13] Shaw was reinstated in November and played in the final three games.[14]

References

  1. ↑ Rivals.com
  2. ↑ Shaw is '100 percent Gator'
  3. ↑ HS coach: Josh Shaw heading to USC
  4. ↑ Former Florida S Josh Shaw plans transfer to USC
  5. ↑ Josh Shaw granted hardship waiver
  6. ↑ USC's Josh Shaw granted hardship waiver from NCAA
  7. ↑ A successful adjustment
  8. ↑ USC's Josh Shaw admits to lying
  9. ↑ Josh Shaw admits he lied and is suspended by USC but questions remain
  10. ↑ After being caught in blatant lie, Josh Shaw looking to prove himself to NFL
  11. ↑ Source: USC’s Josh Shaw jumped from balcony to avoid police
  12. ↑ DA: Josh Shaw won't face charges
  13. ↑ USC's Josh Shaw won't be charged after domestic violence investigation
  14. ↑ Josh Shaw reinstated by USC

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