Eric Shaw

Eric Wendell Shaw (born September 17, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He first played college football for the Florida State Seminoles before transferring to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He was selected by the Bengals in the 12th round of the 1992 NFL draft. With the Bengals from 1992 through 1994, Shaw appeared in 28 games (10 starts).

Early life Eric Wendell Shaw was born on September 17, 1971, in Pensacola, Florida. He was named first-team 4A all-state his junior year in 1987. He transferred to Louisiana Tech University to play for the Bulldogs from 1990 to 1991. Shaw appeared in 14 games, starting nine, the next season in 1993, recording 49 tackles and one fumble recovery. He played in the first three games of the 1994 season, totaling one solo tackle and one assisted tackle.

A comeback attempt in 1999 with the Shreveport Knights of the short-lived Regional Football League ended after one game due to a neck injury.

Coaching career Shaw became an assistant football coach at Lafayette High School in Lexington, Kentucky after his NFL career. He was promoted to head coach in 2013 and served in that role through the 2021 season, accumulating a 45–59 record. He resigned after the 2021 season.