Spartan legacy gets offer from Michigan State as a linebacker

Michigan State football has found their latest prospect to offer in the 2026 recruiting class, and this time, it is a prospect with ties that are close to home.

Adam Shaw was the recipient of the offer from Michigan State defensive coordinator Joe Rossi. A 6-foot-3, 205 pound linebacker from Hillsdale, New Jersey, Shaw’s parents were both athletes at Michigan State. His dad, Scott, was an offensive lineman at MSU from 1994-1998, before getting drafted by the Miami Dolphins. His mother, Lisa, was also a great athlete herself at MSU.

Shaw currently ranks as an 88 rated 3-star prospect by 247Sports. He currently has official visits scheduled to both Rutgers and Pitt to open the official visit season, and while there is no indication if one is being scheduled to East Lansing, one would have to think that they will make it happen. Boston College is also in the mix.

In high school, at Pascack Valley, Shaw excels as a dual threat quarterback, where he threw for 1,341 yards and rushed for 1,021 yards and accounted for 28 touchdowns. Although it is his defensive prowess at linebacker that has schools interested.