Shaquan Loyal
Career Summary
Shaquan Loyal is a safety from Newark, New Jersey. He played at Rutgers before signing with the Cincinnati Bengals as a college free agent in 2025.
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College Career
Loyal played 43 games with 28 starts at Rutgers, totaling 176 tackles, eight tackles for loss, two sacks, 16 passes defensed and four interceptions. In 2024, he set career highs with 77 tackles, nine passes defensed, two interceptions and a fumble recovery while earning All-Big Ten honorable mention.
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Path to the NFL
Cincinnati signed Loyal as a college free agent on May 12, 2025 after his Rutgers career.
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NFL Career
Loyal appeared in three preseason games for Cincinnati as a rookie. The Bengals waived him on August 25, 2025 during roster reduction.
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Career Accomplishments
Loyal earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2024 and Academic All-Big Ten recognition in each of his final three Rutgers seasons. He helped Rutgers qualify for three bowl games during his career.
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Playing Style
Loyal played safety at Rutgers and combined tackling production with coverage impact, including 16 passes defensed and four interceptions over his college career. Cincinnati listed him at 6-foot and 202 pounds.
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