University of Albany

2025

• Started 10 games under center for the Great Danes
• Completed 159-of-302 passes for 1,947 yards and 14 touchdowns, while adding a rushing touchdown on the ground
• Threw for a season-high 396 yards and a touchdown on 31 completions against New Haven
• Delivered an efficient performance against Delaware State, throwing for 330 yards and a season-high four touchdowns on 21-of-35 passing, while adding a six-yard rushing score
• Finished the season strong against Monmouth, completing 72% of his passes (18-of-25) for 161 yards and three touchdowns

Before UAlbany

• Buffalo University
  • Spent the 2024 season as a Bull
  • Appeared in three games
  • had four rushes for eight yards
• Old Dominion University
  • Spent three years as a Monarch (2021-23)
  • Redshirted his first year at old Dominion University (2021)
  • Did not play in his second year (2022)
  • In 2023, appeared in six games, making two starts at quarterback
  • Completed 25-of-47 passes for 353 yards and two touchdowns (2023)
  • Had 22 carries for 53 yards and a touchdown
  • Completed 14-of-20 passes for 258 yards and a touchdown in the win over Texas A&M Commerce
  • In his first career start, completed 11-of-23 passes for 95 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions
  • Also rushed for a 66-yard touchdown.

PERSONAL

• Son of Jon and Meredith Shields
• Two brothers, Luke and Will