Adam Shaw is a 6'3", 209-pound linebacker from River Vale, New Jersey, who attended Pascack Valley High School. A three-star recruit in the 2026 class, Shaw was ranked No. 56 at his position by recruiting services and No. 73 by Rivals. As a junior, he played quarterback and accumulated 1,021 rushing yards with 15 touchdowns, alongside 1,341 passing yards and 13 passing scores. Shaw enrolled at Michigan State in January 2026 for the spring semester and is a true freshman with the Spartans.