12Dru DeShields
QB · RS JR
4-JR
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Bio
Dru DeShields is a 6'2", 195-pound quarterback from Beloit, Ohio, who attended West Branch High School. After missing his first two seasons due to injury, DeShields started 11 games in 2025 as a redshirt sophomore. He completed 136 of 240 passes for 2,030 yards, 18 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while posting a 150.0 passing efficiency rating. DeShields also rushed 61 times for 36 yards and 3 touchdowns. He earned MAC Offensive Player of the Week honors in Week 12 and was named to the Davey O'Brien Great 8 and Manning Stars of the Week. As a returning redshirt junior in 2026, DeShields has been selected to Phil Steele and Athlon Sports Preseason All-MAC Second Teams. From West Branch HS · Beloit, OH.
Dru DeShields appeared in 11 of 12 games in 2025. He took the snap on 80% of his team's offensive plays.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'2"Weight195 lbHometownBeloit, OHHigh schoolWest Branch HSRecruiting3 · No. 2062 national · 2023 classConferenceMid-American
Production · 2026 · 8 GP
Passing
124/218
CMP/ATT
1434
YDS
8
TD
6
INT
Rushing
66
CAR
217
YDS
4
TD
Advanced
9.0
ADOT
1965
AIR YDS
4.9
YAC/CMP
3.4
LINE YDS
1.6
EXPLOSIVE
42%
RUSH SUCC
37%
PASS SUCC
55%
USAGE
Career path
WEST BRANCH HSBeloit, OH
KENT STATE2023 — present