Travis Shaw
Career Summary
Travis Shaw is a defensive lineman who played at North Carolina and Texas.
He entered the NFL as a rookie free agent in 2026 and spent offseason time with New England and Tampa Bay.
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Early Life
Shaw comes from Greensboro, North Carolina.
His parents are Catina White and Travish Shaw.
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High School
Shaw was a highly recruited defensive lineman at Grimsley.
He helped the Whirlies finish 10–0 and win a state championship as a junior. A five-star prospect and Under Armour All-American, he totaled 260 tackles and 17 sacks in his prep career.
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College Career
Shaw played three seasons at North Carolina before transferring to Texas in spring 2025.
He appeared in 50 collegiate games overall, finishing with 68 tackles and two fumble recoveries. His Texas season included 13 appearances and his first career start, at Georgia.
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Path to the NFL
New England signed Shaw as a rookie free agent May 20, 2026.
He joined the Patriots after completing his senior season at Texas.
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NFL Career
Shaw moved between two teams during his rookie offseason.
After New England waived him July 17, Tampa Bay signed him July 29. The Buccaneers waived him August 30 during final roster cuts.
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Career Accomplishments
Shaw earned prominent high-school defensive recognition.
He was a first-team all-state selection and Metro 4A Defensive Player of the Year during Grimsley's championship season.
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32460, 00-0041500, 7/8/2004, Travis Shaw, Travis, Shaw
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