James Shaw

James Napoleon Shaw (born February 27, 1989) is an American former professional football wide receiver. Shaw played college football at Jacksonville State University. He was a member of the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Power, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Jose SaberCats and Portland Steel.

Early life Shaw lettered in football and basketball at St. Clair County High School in Odenville, Alabama. He recorded over 750 rushing yards, 250 receiving yards, nine touchdowns and registered 105 tackles on defense as a senior. He was redshirted in 2007.

Shaw was signed by the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL) on February 14, 2013. He was released by the Panthers on August 31, 2013.

Shaw was assigned to the AFL's Pittsburgh Power on March 7, 2014. He was placed on Other League Exempt by the Power on August 5, 2014. The Power folded in November 2014.

Shaw signed with the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers on August 5, 2014. He was released by the Steelers on August 18, 2014.

Shaw was assigned to the San Jose SaberCats of the AFL on December 23, 2014.

On May 26, 2016, Shaw was assigned to the Portland Steel of the AFL.

He participated in The Spring League in 2017.

Statistics Year Team Receiving Returns 2014 Pittsburgh 21 192 3 15 296 0 2016 Portland 16 182 3 1 4 0 Career 37 374 6 16 300 0