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2026 Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame Spotlight: Sedrick Shaw

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Why is being inducted into the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame meaningful to you?
Being inducted into the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame is a tremendous honor. My years as a Hawkeye shaped me both as an athlete and as a person, and the lessons I learned continue to influence my life today. This recognition reflects not only my efforts, but also the support of my family, coaches, teammates, and the entire Iowa community. To be included among the greats who have worn the black and gold is both humbling and deeply meaningful.

Who were your mentors at Iowa, and what did you learn from them?
Coaches Hayden Fry, Dave Triplett, and Larry Holton. They taught me how to lead yourself first then to lead others and to let your words match your actions.

What achievement from your time as a Hawkeye makes you most proud?
Our bowl victories my last two years and graduating with my degree.

What was the toughest stretch of your athletic career, and how did you work through it?
Freshman year when I shattered my wrist and I couldn’t practice or play football.

Is there a particular moment in competition at Iowa that still stands out to you today?
The first time I played in a game in Kinnick Stadium.

Beyond your sport, what’s a favorite memory from your time in Iowa City?
Spending time with my teammates, laughing, and experiencing life as a college student.

Where has life taken you since your days at Iowa, and what are you passionate about today?
I have the opportunity to see many places I never thought of visiting. I am passionate about my family and friends.

How did being a Hawkeye student-athlete shape the person you became?
It allowed me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life.

Do you still have any treasured mementos or keepsakes from your Iowa days?
My helmet and jersey from the ’96 Alamo Bowl.

Hall of Fame Spotlights

Sedrick Shaw, Football (1993-96)
First-team All-Big Ten selection (1996). Two-time team Most Valuable Player (1995, 1996). Team captain as a senior (1996). Played in the Senior Bowl (1996). One of four Iowa players to have multiple 1,000-yard seasons. Only Hawkeye to rush for 1,000+ yards in three consecutive seasons (1994-96). Holds Iowa career school records in rushing yards (4,156), rushing touchdowns (t1st, 33), rushing attempts (837) and career 100-yard games (19). Finished career ranked in top-10 in program history with 214 career points. Had the second-most all-purpose yards in school history (5,043). Had two 200-yard games in his career – 42-250 yards at Michigan State in 1995, 41-214 at Wisconsin in 1995. Has the fourth (1,477 in 1995), 13th (1,116 in 1996) and 22nd-best (1,002 in 1994) single-season rushing totals in school history. Had 15 rushing touchdowns in 1995. Had an 80-yard touchdown run vs. Central Michigan in 1994. Led Iowa to three bowl games – 1993 Alamo, 1995 Sun and 1996 Alamo – and two bowl victories. The team won 28 games in his four seasons. Was drafted by New England Patriots in 1997 NFL Draft. Played in the NFL from 1997-99 for the Patriots and Cleveland Browns.